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Symphyotrichum, Michaelmas Daisy, New York Aster 'Royal Opal'

Symphyotrichumnovi-belgii

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum)

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Species

novi-belgii (NO-vee BEL-jee-eye)

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Synonym

Aster novi-belgii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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