Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-5
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Height: 11 inches
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Spread: 30 inches
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Bloom Time: September to October
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Bloom: rose-red daisies
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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: shorter and more compact than
other asters making it suitable for smaller gardens; attracts butterflies and
bees
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Care: low maintenance
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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: New York
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Notes: compact, bushy, spreading habit
with mid-green leaves; novae-belgii originates from when the state of New York
was known as New Belgium
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Pollinator Garden C168
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