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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Royal Ruby'
Also Known As
- Aster novae-angliae
- Hardy Aster
- Michaelmas Daisy
- New England Aster
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 16"-60"
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 3a-7b
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Royal Ruby' plant details
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Royal Ruby' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Royal Ruby'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 16 IN - 60 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color, showy
GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Royal Ruby'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Prairie Nursery
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How to Grow Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Royal Ruby'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
- magenta
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- bees
- 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
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 15"-24"
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
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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