Aster novi-belgii 'Professor Anton Kippenburg'

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Aster novi-belgii

New York Aster

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

This lavender-blue Aster is a popular choice for fall color.

Height

10-15 Inches

Spread

15 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

September-October

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Pinch back new growth in spring and early summer to encourage a compact plant.

When to Divide

early spring

Good Companions

Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides), Silver Mound (Artemesia schmidtiana)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
• Butterflies
Attributes & Uses
• Ground Cover
• Cut Flowers
• Containers
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained