Aster: Aster novae-angliae 'September Ruby'
Botanical name: Aster novae-angliae 'September Ruby'
Common name: New England aster
also known as (Lasallea novae-angliae, hairy Michaelmas daisy, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae, late rose-of-summer)
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Soil: | dry, acidic, sand |
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Zones: | 4a thru 8b |
Care: |
easy
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perennial
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Attributes: |
deer resistant, poisonous, fall interest, butterfly attracting, bee attracting, drought tolerant |
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description for "Aster: Aster novae-angliae 'September Ruby'"
New England asters usually bloom in early fall with clusters of flowers. Of all the many native asters, this probably has the brightest flowers. New England asters have daisy-type flowers and require sun and average garden soil with even moisture. Perfect for the wildflower garden! The asters are a large group of plants, over 600 species, that are distributed throughout the world. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Aster novae-angliae is native to the eastern United States.