Wood's Pink New York Aster
Aster novi-belgii 'Wood's Pink'
SKU
00153
A dense, mounding plant that produces an abundance of bright pink, daisy-like blooms over fine-textured, green foliage. This superior dwarf variety is excellent for the front of a border, for use as edging, and in containers. An American native wildflower that is equally at home in gardens and woodlands. 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 | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Accent, Edging |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Tickseed (Coreopsis) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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