Tag Archives: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Taking a Closer Look at Roadside Wildflowers  

Posted on August 26, 2020 by

Many of the wildflowers seen along local roadways or on day-trips to the beach or mountains (those yellow, orange, purple or pink blurs) can be viewed close-up in the Glencarlyn Library Community Garden in Arlington, VA. Continue reading →

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PERENNIAL: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (New England Aster)

Posted on October 5, 2018 by

Learn more about these lovely asters and watch a video with monarchs and other pollinators. Continue reading →

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Stop by the Simpson Gardens 25th Anniversary Open House and see . . .

Posted on September 27, 2018 by

This video, filmed at Alexandria’s Simpson Gardens in early October by certified Master Gardener Mary Free, shows monarch butterflies foraging on asters, including native Symphyotrichum novae-angliae. You can view asters along with many other colorful, pollinator attracting flowers during the 25th Anniversary Open House at Simpson Park Gardens Sunday, September 30th. Continue reading →

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