New England Aster Picture

There are many types of asters native to the Northeast, including the aptly named "New England aster" (Aster novae-angliae), a perennial listed among the salt tolerant plants -- making it suitable for roadside plantings. The flower in the picture isn't an actual wildflower, but is rather a cultivar named the 'Purple Dome' New England aster. Propagation can be achieved by dividing, come spring.