New York Aster (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)
New York Aster is a 1' to 4½' tall fall flowering wildflower. It is a native perennial growing in full sun or part shade sites and does best in medium to moist soil moisture. This Aster is a great garden plant and attracts numerous pollinator species, especially butterflies and honey bees.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | New York Aster (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii) |
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Botanical Synonyms | Aster novi-belgii |
Bloom Season | Fall |
Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
Bloom Color | Purple |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Medium (Mesic);Wet (Hydric) |
Soil texture | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
Status | Native |
Wetland status | FACW;OBL |
pH | Acidic;Neutral |
pH Values | 5.5/7.0 |
Average height | 3-4ft |
USDA Zones | |
RNS Region | 1 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 700000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 43750 |
Seeds Per Packet | 570 |
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