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Asteraceae
New York Aster
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
Patience and elegance.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Symphyotrichum
- Native to
- Eastern North America
- Bloom season
- Fall
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 1-4 feet
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- moist, well-drained
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The species name 'novi-belgii' means 'of New Belgium,' the Dutch colonial name for the area around New York.
- New York asters are one of the most important late-season nectar sources for migrating monarch butterflies.
- They were first sent to Europe by Dutch colonists and became wildly popular in English gardens.
- A single mature clump can produce hundreds of daisy-like flowers, creating a spectacular autumn display.
- The plant spreads aggressively by rhizomes and can quickly colonize an area if not managed.
Color meanings
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patience
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elegance
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afterthought
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daintiness