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Aster (Symphyotrichum) novi-belgii Royal Opal

New York Aster

Icy blue flowers with a yellow eye are displayed from Aug. to Oct. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant.


$16.29
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  • Category:Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:4-8
  • Height:12-16 Inches
  • Spread:16-20 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Blue

Grows best in moist, rich soil, with sun to light shade. Can tolerate some drought, but if plants are kept too dry, they may develop powdery mildew on their leaves.

Attracts Wildlife
• Butterflies
• Songbirds
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Sun/Light Shade
• Light Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-Drained
• Moist/Well-Drained
• Moist
Flowering Months
• August
• September
Foliage Color
• Green
Additional Information about Aster (Symphyotrichum) novi-belgii 'Royal Opal'

Cut back by half before July 4th to encourage compact growth and more flowers.