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Aster novi-belgii 'Dragon'

Fall Aster


Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture

  • Compact, mounding shape
  • Massive explosion of soft lilac-blue flowers with yellow centers
  • Blooms early-mid season bloomer
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Garden
Garden
Full Sun
Full Sun
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Pollinators
Average Water
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Moist, Well-Drained



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers full sun location.  Grows best in moist, well drained soil.  Pinch plant late June/early July to maintain shape and height of plant.  Not pinching will result in leggy plant.


Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $8.99 ea. or 5 for $40~ 9” pot
Bloom Color: Purple, Yellow
Zone: 4-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Container
  • Garden
  • Fall Color
  • Border or Bed

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Fall

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained