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COMMON NAME
New England aster 'Harrington’s Pink'
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Harrington’s Pink'
Plant family
Aster (Asteraceae)
Plant group
Wildflowers and Herbs
This fall aster can grow 4-6 ft in height, clumping 3 ft wide. It has large light pink flowers that attract a variety of insects during its nearly two months of flowering.
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OBSERVATIONS
Identification hints
The stems branches of New England Aster are covered with gland-tipped hairs.
Did you know?
Because New England Aster has such beautiful flowers, many cultivars of it have been developed; at least 50 are commercially available.
DISTRIBUTION IN TH U.S.
There is no information available about this species.
HABITAT
There is no information available about this species.
ATTRIBUTES
Leaves
Leaves are hairy and without leaf stalks, the base of the leaves clasp around the thick stem.
Flowers
Composite flowers of New England asters have many ray florets, typically about 30. Harrington Pink's flowers are light pink, blooming in tight clusters at the end of the densely leaved branches. Flowers are typically about 1.5" across. Plants typically have numerous flowers and flower for a long period of time.
Fruits
Fruits of New England aster are achenes. They are slightly ribbed and with tufts of hair that aid in wind dispersal.
Bloom Time
Blooming between August and October
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