{"product_id":"new-england-aster","title":"New England Aster (Ecotype 59)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eNew England Aster\u003cem\u003e (Symphyotrichum Novae-Angliae) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eNew England Aster is a standout fall bloomer, producing vibrant purple-pink, daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centers. Its upright, clumping habit makes it perfect for sunny borders, meadows, and pollinator plantings. Blooming when many other plants are fading, it provides an essential late-season nectar source for native pollinators and brings the garden to life just when it’s needed most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eThis locally sourced Connecticut native ecotype is grown from seed collected right here in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"786\"\u003ePre-Order Now for Spring Pickup!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bpo051\" data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eBold, colorful blooms in late summer and fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aruf1t\" data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eExcellent nectar source for butterflies, including migrating monarchs, and native bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ein2hf\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eIdeal for meadows, borders, and naturalized p\u003cimg\u003elantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ayqmq4\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eLocally sourced Connecticut native ecotype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eHow to Make It Happy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, well-drained soils\u003cbr data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; tolerant of occasional dryness once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread: \u003c\/strong\u003e3–6 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide\u003cbr data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial in zones 4–8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eEcological Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✔ Nectar: Bumblebees, honeybees, butterflies (critical late-season)\u003cbr data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e✔ Pollen: Native solitary bees\u003cbr data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"841\"\u003e✔ Host: Pearl Crescent butterfly, moth caterpillars\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gardener's Center","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":47363048538306,"sku":"9869","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/0573\/8434\/files\/SalviaseasonstartsNOW_5_673f4dcb-f64a-43ce-a88c-43e7105eaa0f.png?v=1775746873","url":"https:\/\/gardenerscenter.com\/products\/new-england-aster","provider":"The Gardener's Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}