New England Aster 'Lady in Black'
Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
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Height: 36-48 inches
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Spread: 18-24 inches
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Bloom Time: September to
October
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Bloom: small white flowers with pink
central discs
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Light: full sun
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Soil: rich,
well-drained soil
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Moisture: medium
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Use: accent to fall
blooming grasses; cut flowers; attracts butterflies and birds
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Care: pinch back
plants in early summer if bushier plants are desired; provide good air
circulation to prevent powdery mildew; divide plants every 2 years in spring
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Concerns: susceptible to
fungal diseases such as wilt disease, powdery mildew and botrytis
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Native to: species native
to Eastern North America
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Notes: tiny leaves are
dark purplish-black
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Supplier: The Flower
Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H005
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