New York Aster

(Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)

New York Aster (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)

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Summary

Symphyotrichum novi-belgii, commonly known as New York Aster, is a perennial herb native to moist meadows, marshes, and stream banks in eastern North America. It typically grows to a height of 1 to 3 feet (0.3 to 0.9 meters) and spreads 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 meters). This species is characterized by its lance-shaped leaves and profusion of daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and petals in shades of blue, pink, and white, blooming from late summer to fall. The flowers are quite showy and attract a variety of pollinators.

New York Aster is celebrated for its vibrant late-season blooms and is often used in borders, wildflower gardens, and as a cut flower. It is relatively easy to maintain, but it does require good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. It thrives in full sun but can tolerate part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. ’Coombe Fishacre’ and ’Fellowship’ are popular cultivars that have received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit for their outstanding qualities. While generally pest-free, New York Aster can suffer from powdery mildew and rust if grown in overcrowded conditions or overly damp environments. To mitigate these issues, it is advisable to space plants properly and avoid overhead watering.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 2-3 feet
  • Width: 2-3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Blue, Pink, Purple, White
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fire Resistant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting, Water Garden

Natural Habitat

Moist meadows, marshes, and stream banks in eastern North America

Other Names

Common Names: Michaelmas Daisy, New England Aster, Saphire Aster, Glattblatt-Aster, Neubelgien-Aster, Neubelgien-Staudenaster, Aster À Feuilles Lisses, Aster De New York, 우선국

Scientific Names: , Aster novi-belgii, Symphyotrichum novi-belgii, Aster novi-belgii var. novi-belgii, Aster longifolius, Aster brumalis, Aster novi-belgii subsp. laevigatus, Symphyotrichum longifolium, Aster novi-belgii subsp. novi-belgii, Aster johannensis

GBIF Accepted Name: Symphyotrichum novi-belgii (L.) G.L.Nesom