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Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Niobe'
Also Known As
- Aster novi-belgii 'Niobe'
- Fall Aster
- Michaelmas Daisy
- New Belgium Aster
- New York Aster
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 10"-12"
- W: 10"-12"
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Niobe' plant details
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Niobe' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Niobe'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Niobe'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Niobe'
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-8b
Size
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Width: 12"-20"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 24"-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
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Width: 18"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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