Aster novi-belgii - New York Aster

New York Aster

Aster novi-belgii

Also called Michaelmas daisy

  • AKA Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
  • This species provides autumn colour to the garden
  • Flowers are mostly purple, sometimes shades of pink
  • Bloom Time: Late August

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Purple

HEIGHT:
90-100 cm

SPREAD:
60-90 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


This species of aster needs to be planted in an open and reasonably sunny position to achieve peak flowering. Needs good air circulation to limit mildew issues and prevent the bottom foliage from dropping. Pinch back 1/3 of the foliage twice before early summer, to maintain shape and foliage vigour.

Additional Notes about New York Aster:


Native to Ontario

Characteristics & Attributes


ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Sum-Fall
HABIT:
Mounding
Compact
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green