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    • Photo of Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Skyscraper' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Skyscraper'

    Also Known As

    • Aster novae-angliae 'Skyscraper'
    • New England Aster

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Skyscraper' plant details

    Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Skyscraper' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Skyscraper'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cutting garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Skyscraper'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A monster of an Aster, ‘Skyscraper’ grows quickly to make a super smashin’ statement 5’ x 5’ with tons of large 2.5-3” amber centered periwinkle flowers for several months. A highly reliable perennial with many multi-branching stems, it’s a total Summer-Fall show-off and gets even more bloomy each successive year. I think it’s perfect mid-bed, especially paired with yellow roses like this ‘Golden Celebration’ we were trialing in our gardens pictured below. Cut flowers and butterflies galore! Deer resistant! Rich soil. Cut back to 6” in Winter for next season awesomosity!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Skyscraper' plant

    How to Grow Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Skyscraper'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'

    aka Aster oblongifolium 'October Skies', Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies', October Skies Aromatic Aster

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' flower by Avant Gardens
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    Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite' flower by Avant Gardens
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    Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Dream of Beauty'

    aka Aster oblongifolium 'Dream of Beauty'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-7b

    Size

    Height: 12"-15"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
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    Symphyotrichum 'Bridal Veil' PP23966

    aka Aster 'Bridal Veil', Bridal Veil Aster

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Symphyotrichum 'Bridal Veil' PP23966 flower by Chicagoland Grows® Plant Introduction Program
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    Symphyotrichum laeve 'Kurt'

    aka Aster laevis 'Kurt', Kurt Smooth Blue Aster

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Symphyotrichum laeve 'Kurt' flower by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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