Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
New York aster
"Symphyotrichum novi-belgii (formerly Aster novi-belgii), commonly called New York aster, is a species of flowering plant. It is the type species for Symphyotrichum, a genus in the family Asteraceae, whose species were once considered to be part of the genus Aster.
The Latin specific epithet novi-belgii (literally "New Belgium") refers to the 17th century Dutch colony New Netherland which was established on land currently occupied by New York state.
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii grows in abandoned fields and wet meadows in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States."
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Symphyotrichum novi-belgii (New York aster)
type: Perennial sun needs: Sun to part sun water needs: Moist to average soil height: 4' plant spacing: 1 sq/foot bloom time: August - October bloom color: purple Salt tolerant. Some salt exposure should not be fatal to the plant but some leaf burning may still occur. Deer resistant (please note that does not mean deer proof) Can grow in a container
Can handle roadside conditions