New England aster provides a dazzling floral display at the end of the season. Left alone, it can grow up to 5 feet tall and, without support from other sturdy plants, may lean over under the weight of all the flowers it produces. To prevent the plant from getting too tall, prune it by one third in early summer.

Uses: rain gardens, butterflies, bees

Bloom time: September - October

Height: 3 to 5 feet

Space: 2 to 3 feet

Sun: Full sun to medium shade

Moisture: Average to moist