What does Aster Novi-Belgii mean?
New Belgium This aster is sometimes called Michaelmas daisy because it blooms around September 29 which is St. Michael's Day. The specific epithet novi-belgii means New Belgium and is a throwback to the days when the state of New York was known as New Belgium.
What is the Aster Novi-Belgii collection?
This spectacular Aster novi-belgii Collection will produce an abundance of double blooms from July to October when other plants are beginning to fade. These asters are perfect for growing at the mid to back border, adding height to your displays.
Is Aster Novi-Belgii a perennial or annual?
perennial Adding brilliant color to the late-season garden, Aster novi-belgii (New York Aster) is a clump-forming, upright perennial boasting masses of purple daisies with sunny yellow centers from mid-summer to mid-fall.
How do you identify Symphyotrichum Novi-Belgii?
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Blue Lagoon' is a dwarf, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial up to 60cm in height and spread of 0.5m in 3-5 years. It has dark green, lance-shaped leaves and panicles of lavender-blue flowers late summer to autumn.
This eye-catching dwarf Aster is easy to grow, long-lived, brings cheerful fall color, and is a great source of nectar for butterflies.
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii ‘Royal Ruby’ produces maroon, almost red, flowers with bright yellow centres. It’s a compact plant, ideal for growing at the front …
Aug-Oct, H 18-20“, W 12-18”, Z 3-9–(Symphyotrichum novi-belgii) Semi-double, daisy-like blooms are a luminous shade of deep red.