Grows in wet soils and into shallow water. An attractive plant reaching a height of 4', with flowers ranging from pink to purple in color. A fall blooming flower. New England Aster has a violet-pink flower. An aster of swamps and wet meadows.
Flowers range from light violet to violet-blue.
A common grass of northern bogs and swamps. This rhizomatous species forms clumps. Bright yellow flowers make this an attractive addition to wetlands. Entire plant is eaten by moose and deer, the seeds are eaten by various birds. Spring planting recommended.