| Botanical name | Symphyotrichum novi-belgii |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This plant carries dainty blue, pink and white daisies. |
| Common name(s) | New York aster, Michaelmas daisy |
| Origin | |
| Planting instructions | Plant in spring for summer growth and autumn flowering. |
| Maintenance | Divide clumps every three years. |
| Soil conditions | This plant needs well-drained, fertile soil. |
| Interesting info | This plant was previously called Aster novi-belgii. |
| Other languages | Madeliefie (A) |
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii (New York aster, Michaelmas daisy)
- Botanical name: Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
- Common name(s): New York aster, Michaelmas daisy
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
These dainty blue, pink and white daisies need well-drained, fertile soil. Plant in spring for summer growth and autumn flowering. Divide clumps every three years. Named hybrids include ‘Blue King’, double, dark-blue flowers; ‘Jenny’, dark purple-red, yellow-centered flowers; ‘Pink Perfection’, dark-pink flowers; ‘Pink Sunset’, paleto dark-pink flowers; ‘White Swan’, white flowers. Previously called Aster novi-belgii.
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This plant carries dainty blue, pink and white daisies.
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