Wood's Blue New York Aster
Aster novi-belgii 'Wood's Blue'
SKU
02389
An excellent dwarf aster for border fronts and small gardens. Dense, mounding plants have attractive, fine textured foliage. Dainty, purple, yellow-centered. daisy-like flowers bloom in summer, continuing well into fall, at a time when few plants are in color. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ASS-ter NO-vee BEL-jee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 16 in. tall, 12 to 14 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer to Early Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Thrives in moist, fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soils but highly adaptable. Prefers cool summer climates. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. For a neat, tidy appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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