New England Aster 'September Ruby'

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'September Ruby'

New England Aster 'September Ruby' is a perennial for focal point, mid-border, suited to full sun to partial shade and clay or loam, flowering Aug, Sep, Oct.

Where to use it in a border

At around 120 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 60 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 4a to 8a, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, clay soil, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.

Border Builder uses New England Aster 'September Ruby''s height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

Flowering through the year

Worth knowing

• Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

• Blanket Flower 'Arizona Sun'to edge in front
• Bunchberryto edge in front
• Canada Mayflowerto edge in front
• Chokecherryfor height behind it
• Compass Plantfor height behind it
• Cup Plantfor height behind it

Garden styles

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