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Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Schneekissen'

Also Known As

  • Aster dumosus 'Schneekissen'
  • Symphyotrichum dumosus 'Schneekissen'
  • Schneekissen Bushy Aster

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Schneekissen' plant details

Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Schneekissen' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Schneekissen'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Schneekissen'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This perfect front-of-the-border plant offers a good mound of foliage throughout the summer until it breaks forth in the autumn with small, sparkling, white aster flowers by the hundreds. A real autumn treat from the eastern US.

Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Schneekissen' plant

How to Grow Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Schneekissen'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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