Aster novae-angliae
Botanical Name
Aster novae-angliae
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 8
Height
4 to 6 feet
Width
4 feet
Flowers
Late summer to fall: white, purple, pink, blue
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well drained
Planting and Care
Space plants 20 to 24 inches apart, mulch tender plants or leave standing for winter, pinch back tall varieties to 6 inches thru June, stake or grow medium size plants nearby
Problems
Powdery mildew, aster wilt
Varieties to Consider
'Alma Potschke' - 3-4', bright rose-pink flowers
'Purple Dome' - mildew resistant, 18", compact
'Hella Lacey' - 4-5', violet-blue flowers
'Purple Dome' - mildew resistant, 18", compact
'Hella Lacey' - 4-5', violet-blue flowers