Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
New York Aster, Michaelmas Aster
Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 8B |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Lavender, pink, purple |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, specimen |
| Height | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America, naturalizing |