New England Aster is a tall, robust wildflower that produces masses of deep purple flowers with golden centers in late summer and fall. It is one of the most important late-season nectar sources for monarch butterflies fueling up for their migration to Mexico. It grows in moist meadows and forest edges across eastern North America.
Best time to see a New England Aster
The best time to see a New England Aster is September, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 25,949 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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