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Symphyotrichum novi belgii

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Symphyotrichum novi belgii New York Aster, Aster novi belgii,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

TBA Clumping, Rounded, Upright

Description:

Clumping perennial with shiny green foliage and masses of beautiful light-purple daisy-shaped flowers from Summer through Autumn. Great butterfly attractor. Useful for mass planting and borders. Grows approx. 30-90cm tall x 30-90cm wide. A white flowering variety is also available.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

60cm-1m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Asteraceae NorthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Purple

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Low

Frost: Moderate

Wind: High

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