New York Aster Aster Symphyotrichum novi-belgii Asteraceae

Showy large blue-violet asters (up to 1 1/2”) with yellow to red centers bloom on freely branching plants from late July through October, long narrow leaves up to 6” long clasp the stem, spreads by creeping roots, attracts butterflies, great cut flowers.

3’ tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Perennial

Native Range: Newfoundland to s. QC, south through PA to SC– mostly found within 100 miles of the ocean. Rare in PA

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