Woods Purple New York Aster
Aster novi-belgii 'Wood's Purple'
SKU
02558
Dense, mounding plants produce an abundance of rich purple blooms over fine textured foliage. A superior dwarf for the fronts of borders or for use as edging. American native wildflower is equally at home in wild 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 |
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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 | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas, Cutting Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dwarf Plant, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Key Feature | Waterwise Plant |
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.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 8

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