It's hard to find a plant lovelier than New York Aster. Its blooms and overall form are beautiful. 
 
     New York Aster is a larval host to the Pearl Crescent butterfly, and it provides nectar for Monarchs and other butterflies, moths and several bee species.
 
     New York Aster can be a vigorous spreader, through underground stems and seed spread.  Best in moist, sunny spots, along a perennial border or in a meadow or along a clear or brackish bank. 
 
     Fun fact: novi-belgii means "of New Belgium," referencing an early name for New York.