Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Violetta'
Violetta New England Aster
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 3 to 4 feet
- Width
- 2 to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Violet to purple
- Foliage color
- Green
- Bloom time
- Late summer to fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and bees
About this plant
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Violetta' is a New England aster variety renowned for its striking violet-purple blooms, which appear in late summer to early fall. This cultivar features vibrant violet-purple flowers with a central cluster of yellow disc florets, creating a stunning contrast that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The plant's daisy-like blooms are borne on upright stems that are often covered with fine, lance-shaped green leaves.
Originating from the northeastern United States, 'Violetta' is native to the region, thriving in a range of habitats from meadows to woodland edges. This cultivar has been selected for its exceptional flower color and compact form, making it a popular choice for adding late-season color to gardens and landscapes.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes
Design tip
Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
