Common Perennials

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New York Aster, Michaelmus Daisy
Aster Novi-belgii

Quick Profile

Exposure

Full Sun

Mature Height

1 - 4 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zones

4 - 8

Soil Conditions

Moist, Well-Drained

Foliage Color

Green

Bloom Color

Blue
Purple

Bloom Season

August - October

Size

Medium
Tall

Features

Taller version of aster good for the back of the border. Excellent late summer early fall flowering, Will spread and form large clumps.

Culture

Prefers rich high organic matter soils that are well-drained and in a full sun location.

Cultivars

'Prof. Kippenburg' 12-18 inches tall short, compact, lavender-blue flowers

'Purple Dome' 2-3 feet tall, strong grower, multi branched, purple flowers

'Celeste' 18-24 inches tall, late bloomer, blue flowers with yellow centers

'Crimson Brocade' 2-3 feet tall, semi double crimson flowers

'Painted Lady' 3 feet tall, pink flowers

Notes

Provide good air circulation to lessen disease problems. Divide every 2 years to keep them vigorous and to control their spread. Cutting back by one-half in mid June can help control the height and produce a more compact plant. Attractive to butterflies.