New York Aster - Symphyotrichum novi-belgii

Phonetic: sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum NO-vee BEL-gee-eye

New York Aster is a sturdy clump forming perennial with lance shaped leaves that clasp the stem. Large flower heads are arranged in showy panicles. The heads consist of a ring of 20 or more purple or pink or occasionally white ray florets that surround a central cluster of yellow disc florets. Flowers are frequented by Monarchs and other butterflies, skippers and bees. Plants grow 3-4’ tall with 3’ spread.

• Hardiness Zone: 4-7
• Native Region: BONAP Map
• BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Flower Color: Purple
• Bloom Time: August, September, October
• Soil Type: Medium - Moist
• Mature Plant Size: 3-4'H, 2-3'W
• Plant Spacing: 3'
• Host Plant: Pearl Crescent
• Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
• Advantages: Critical fall nectar source, cut flower, deer resistant
• Landscape Uses: Cottage gardens, moist prairies, perennial borders, butterfly gardens
• Companion Plants: Big Blue Stem, Black Eyed Susan, Boneset, Marsh Blazing Star, Sneezeweed, Sweet Joe Pye Weed, Blue Flag Iris