Aster novi-belgii 'Autumn Rose' (Symphyotrichum) - NEW YORK ASTER 'AUTUMN ROSE'

'Autumn Rose' is taller cultivar, reaching 3.5'-4' of height, 1.5'-2' of width, that offers mauve-pink double flowers during October.

Aster can suffer with powdery mildew, to avoid this, grow the plant in a medium moist, good garden soil, full sun and airy spot.

Suitable for sunny borders or can be used as cut flower. Combine with border perennials like tall Phloxes, tall Asters, Echinaceas, or non-native perennials like Hemerocallis or hardy Geraniums. New York Asters / Michaelmas asters seem to be shorter-lived perennials in Midwest, and probably better performing in cooler areas of zones 4, 5, 5/6.

 Blooming time: September/October

Size: 3.5' tall x 2'' wide

USDA zones : 4 to 7

Culture: Sun, half sun, average soil

Moisture Needs : medium

Origin: Original wild species (Aster novi-belgi) is North-East of USA in the states of - Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island.

Deer/rabbit resistant : yes/ yes, but young shoots can be grazed

Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators : yes, honey bees, bees and butterflies

Attracts Hummingbirds : no

Pot Size: square pot 4" x 5" deep