09/02/2026
๐ธ Today weโre featuring some Native Plant favorites- New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) and Aster โWoodโs Pinkโ (Sympyhtotrichum 'Wood's Pink')!
๐ Height: 3-6 feet (New England Aster), 1-1.5 feet (Aster โWoodโs Pinkโ)
โ๏ธ Light: Full sun
๐ฑ Soil: Medium
๐ฆ Wildlife value: Late nectar sources for butterflies and bees!
๐ฟ History/Lore: โAsterโ comes from the Ancient Greek word astฤr, which means "star," due to the star-like shape of the flower head. Greek folklore says that the star goddess Asteria cried when she looked down at the earth and saw no stars. Where her teardrops fell, asters sprouted, bringing star-shapes to the soil. They also represent patience, wisdom, and love, and are the traditional birth flower of September.
๐ Fun facts: New England Aster is propagated from TWC seed and Aster โWoodโs Pinkโ makes a wonderful container plant.
๐ธ You can find both of these asters + many more native plants in our Fall Native Plant Sale happening now! Pre-order online for best selection at https://www.wildernesscenter.org/native-plant-sale.
๐ธ Every TWC Native Plant Sale order directly supports TWC's conservation projects and initiatives.
๐ธ Orders placed for native plants must be picked up at The Wilderness Center (9877 Alabama Ave SW, Wilmot, Ohio 44689). Pick up days will be Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th from 10 am-4 pm.
๐ Plus- TWC Members save 10% on every native plant purchase! Join or renew today at https://www.wildernesscenter.org/membership.
โจ Please note: Items named 'Spring Plants - Plant Name' are plants that are left from the 2026 Spring Plant Sale and are available for purchase now with a 20% discount or 30% discount for TWC Members! Items named 'Fall Plants - Plant Name' are new inventory items for the current Fall Sale.
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