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Symphyotrichum, Michaelmas Daisy, New England Aster 'Skyscraper'

Symphyotrichumnovae-angliae

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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

novae-angliae (NO-vee ANG-lee-a)

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Synonym

Aster novae-angliae

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Lavender

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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North Bonneville, WA | October 2012 | positive

I love this plant and it always reminds me of my mother. In Nevada, we called them "Michaelmas Daisies" and the sharp, astringent smell...Read More

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