Aster novi-belgii
Botanical Name
Aster novi-belgii
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 8
Height
15 to 60 inches
Width
20 to 36 inches
Flowers
Late summer thru fall: white, purples, pinks, blues
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained
Planting and Care
Space plants 20 to 24 inches apart, pinch back tall varieties to 6 inches thru June, stake or grow medium size plants nearby, divide every 3 years for vigor and height control, mulch tender plants - or leave standing for winter
Problems
Powdery mildew, aster wilt
Varieties to Consider
'Alert' - 12-15", crimson red flowers
'Audrey' - 12", lilac flowers
'Snowball' - 10-12", white flowers
'Winston Churchill' - 24", violet-red flowers
'Audrey' - 12", lilac flowers
'Snowball' - 10-12", white flowers
'Winston Churchill' - 24", violet-red flowers