Friday Flower – New England Aster

~ laura lecce
New England Aster - Photograph by Laura Lecce
New England Aster – Photograph by Laura Lecce

New England Aster is North American native plant, and is a great way of adding some bright color to your Autumn garden. Another fantastic perk is that these flowers are a great source of nectar for bees and butterflies, which can keep macro photographers busy for hours, and I also discovered that some butterflies have baby blue colored eyes. Not only are these flowers edible for insects, they are also a great way to add some color to your salads. This plant (mostly extract from the roots) has been used by many cultures (including Native Americans and Chinese) as a herbal remedy for fever, inflammation, and gut-related irritations. Planting some New England Aster is not only great for your garden, but can become so much more than just a pretty flower.

14 thoughts on “Friday Flower – New England Aster”

  7. Outstanding, Laura. The eyes of these butterflies are a study in themselves, and you’ve captured this one’s exceptionally well. Also, just the right amount of saturation in the other elements of the image. What a treat!

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