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Asteraceae
Symphyotrichum, Michaelmas Daisy, New York Aster 'Tonga'
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
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