Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
New England aster, Last rose of summer, Hairy Michaelmas daisy, Aster novae-angliae
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
S. novae-angliae - S. novae-angliae is an upright, bushy, deciduous perennial with rough, narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves, and from late-summer into autumn, sprays of daisy-like, purple flowers with yellow centres.
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae is: Deciduous
Bushy, Compact
Purple in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Slugs , Snails
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
Cut back in late autumn.
Division
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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (New England aster) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Plant in moderately fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Will tolerate full sun. May need staking.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
New England aster, Last rose of summer, Hairy Michaelmas daisy, Aster novae-angliae
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
S. novae-angliae - S. novae-angliae is an upright, bushy, deciduous perennial with rough, narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves, and from late-summer into autumn, sprays of daisy-like, purple flowers with yellow centres.
Eastern North America
Deciduous
Bushy, Compact
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Purple in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Slugs , Snails
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
Cut back in late autumn.
Division
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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (New England aster) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Plant in moderately fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Will tolerate full sun. May need staking.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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