Aster novi-belgii

New York aster or Michaelmas daisy

(syn. Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)

Local midatlantic native of moist to wet meadows. Flowers may vary in shades of pink, purple and white and bloom in early fall, which is late August and early September here in PA.

Pricing:

Aster novi-belgii LP50 - 50 per flat

$54.00

Height

3-4 Feet

Spread

3 Feet

Bloom Color

Light Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

New York aster Interesting Notes

There are literally hundreds of cultivars of this wonderful roadside weed. The specific epithet, novi-belgii, arose when the state of New York was once known as New Belgium. The smooth or nearly glabrous leaves differentiate them from New England asters. The leaves clasp the stem similar to New England asters, but flowers normally have only 15-25 ray flowers. The flowers are not as good for cutting as the New England asters but provide excellent color in the late summer and fall garden. They are called Michaelmas daisies because they bloom around September 29, St. Michael's Day, in the British Isles. - Armitage