New England aster growing herbaceous of the genus Symphyotrichum also known as New Symphyotrichum novae-angliae or Michaelmas daisy, New England aster perennial evergreen or annual plant, used as ornamental drought tolerant plant as cut flower and attracted pollinators, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 3-10.
Leaves color green in linear shape.
New England aster flower
Flower color purple, pink or magenta, the inner part colors can be yellow, orange or pink in daisy shape
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Requirements for New England aster growing and care:
Moist, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
0.6-1.2m, 24-48 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Daisy shape flower in purple, pink or magenta colors, the inner part colors can be yellow, orange or pink
Scientific name:
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae