New England Aster 'September Ruby'
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: deep ruby red daisy
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Light: full sun to
part shade
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Soil: average,
well-drained; prefers rich soils
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Moisture: medium;
tolerant of wet conditions
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Use: borders,
cottage gardens or butterfly gardens
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Care: pinch plants
before July to control height, promote bushiness and avoid the need for staking;
divide every 2 to 4 years to maintain vigor
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Concerns: no serious
insect problems; some susceptibility to powdery mildew, leaf spot and rust;
aster wilt can be a problem if plants are grown in poorly-drained clay soils
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Native to: species native
to Eastern North America
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Notes: bushy clump of
tall growing ruby-red blooms
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Supplier: The Flower
Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Wet Garden D028
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