Aster, Kickin Purple AsterKickin Purple New England Aster is a compact, mounded native perennial with hairy stems with rough lance like dark green leaves. A profusion of semi double, deep lavender daisy like flowers with a large yellow eye completely cover the plant from late summer into fall. Prefers full sun and rich, moist soils. Aster novae angliae provides nectar in fall and acts as a host for the Pearl Crescent, checkerspot butterflies, and various moths. Learn more