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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

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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

Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Niobe' plant

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

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-15"

Width: 24"

  • sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'

  • sun
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 2'

Width: 2'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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