General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 12-24 inches
Plant Spread: 18-24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Wildlife Attractant: Bees

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Common names
  • New York Aster
  • Aster
  • Michaelmas Daisy
Also sold as:
  • Twist Lavender

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Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2012-09-11
Location: Steinkopf  Nursery, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2012-09-24
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2012-09-11
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2012-09-11
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2012-09-11
Location: Steinkopf  Nursery, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2012-09-24

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