Aster novi-belgii 'Royal Opal' - NEW YORK ASTER 'ROYAL OPAL'
Up to 21" tall x 24" wide clump,soft lavender blue flowers in September. Performs better in areas closer to the coast, or areas with cooler summer nights or less humidity.
Also know as Michaelmas Daisy.
Sun, half sun, average soil with average moisture.
Suitable for sunny borders, containers or for cutting. Combine with border perennials such as tall Phloxes, tall Asters, Echinaceas, or non-native perennials like Hemerocallis or hardy Geraniums. Aster can suffer with powdery mildew, to avoid this grown in a medium moist, rich soil, full sun and airy spot.
Hardy in zones 4 to 7/8. Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts some native bees and honey bees.
Pot size : square 3.5" x 5" deep pot.
Picture copyright : US Perennials nursery
Aster novi-belgii 'Royal Opal' - NEW YORK ASTER 'ROYAL OPAL'
Up to 21" tall x 24" wide clump,soft lavender blue flowers in September. Performs better in areas closer to the coast, or areas with cooler summer nights or less humidity.
Also know as Michaelmas Daisy.
Sun, half sun, average soil with average moisture.
Suitable for sunny borders, containers or for cutting. Combine with border perennials such as tall Phloxes, tall Asters, Echinaceas, or non-native perennials like Hemerocallis or hardy Geraniums. Aster can suffer with powdery mildew, to avoid this grown in a medium moist, rich soil, full sun and airy spot.
Hardy in zones 4 to 7/8. Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts some native bees and honey bees.
Pot size : square 3.5" x 5" deep pot.
Picture copyright : US Perennials nursery