Annual – New York Aster

New York Aster 

Botanical name: symphyotrichum novi-belgii 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: up to 3 ft in height with up to a 1 ½ ft spread 

Hardy zone:  zones 4-8 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: purple/pink 

Bloom time: summer/fall 

Growth rate: reaches full maturity in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: flower gardens, container plants, borders

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: attracts pollinators, deer resistant, disease resistant 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Best time to plant: spring or summer 

Best type of soil: loam or sand 

Companion plants: marigold, salvia, lavender, mums

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no