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Aster novi-belgii (New York Aster)

New York Aster, Michaelmas Daisy, Symphyotrichum novi-belgii

Aster Novi-Belgii, New York Aster, Michaelmas Daisy, Symphyotrichum novi-belgii, Purple Aster, Violet aster

Adding brilliant color to the late-season garden, Aster novi-belgii (New York Aster) is a clump-forming, upright perennial boasting masses of purple daisies with sunny yellow centers from mid-summer to mid-fall. Borne on slender, branched stems bearing lance-shaped leaves, they bloom for weeks and enliven any sunny corner of the garden. Native to North America, this eye-catching Aster is easy to grow, long-lived, brings cheerful fall color, and is a great source of nectar for butterflies. Monarch and other butterflies, skippers, and bees visit its blossoms.

  • Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
  • Thrives in full sun in medium moisture, sandy, loamy, and clay, well-drained soils. Moist, rich soils are preferred. It tolerates nutritionally poor soil, and partial shade but prefers a sunny location. Provide good air circulation to avoid foliage diseases such as powdery mildew. Drought and salt tolerant.
  • Vital ingredient of late summer and fall borders, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, or butterfly gardens. New York Asters are also valued for the excellent quality of their cut flowers.
  • Propagate by division in spring. Divide every third year to maintain vigor. Pinching back several times in early summer will help develop more compact and bushy plants,
  • No serious pest or disease issues. Sometimes susceptible to powdery mildew. The plant is somewhat unpalatable to deer and rabbits.
  • Cut back in late fall.
  • Native to eastern Canada and the northeastern USA.

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Compositae
Genus Aster
Common names New York Aster, Aster, Michaelmas Daisy
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 36" (90cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Native Plants United States, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Northeast, West Virginia, Virginia, South Carolina
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Clay Soil
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Symphyotrichum leave ‘Bluebird’ (Smooth Aster)
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Symphyotrichum lanceolatum (White Panicle Aster)
Symphyotrichum pilosum (Hairy Aster)

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Iris versicolor (Blue Flag)
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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Compositae
Genus Aster
Common names New York Aster, Aster, Michaelmas Daisy
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 3' - 4'
(90cm - 120cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 36" (90cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Native Plants United States, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Northeast, West Virginia, Virginia, South Carolina
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Clay Soil
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage
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