Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	New York Aster
MainColor	Magenta
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	August
ImageUrl	Symphyotrichum-001
Photographer	DP
Location	Glyndebourne
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A tall, upright perennial producing dense sprays of violet or purple daisy-like flowers with golden centres in late summer and autumn. Symphyotrichum novi-angliae is much loved by pollinators, particularly bees and butterflies, and adds vibrant colour to the late-season garden.

Distribution

Native to North America; widely grown in UK gardens and occasionally naturalised along roadsides and wasteland.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Native American tribes traditionally used various aster species as herbal remedies for coughs, fevers, and skin irritations, though S. novi-angliae is now primarily ornamental.

Edibility

Not considered edible but not toxic in small amounts.

Human Toxicity

Generally safe, though the sap may cause mild irritation in sensitive individuals.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Contains flavonoids and tannins with mild anti-inflammatory effects.