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Symphyotrichum novi-belgii Believer PP16457

Scientific Name: Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Yobeliever'

Also Known As

  • Aster novi-belgii 'Believer'
  • Believer Aster

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 3b-8b

Symphyotrichum novi-belgii Believer PP16457 plant details

Symphyotrichum novi-belgii Believer PP16457 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender 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 Believer PP16457

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum novi-belgii Believer PP16457

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A daisy-style Aster with upright growth, bright flowers, and strong stems. When planted in good soil, this variety will form a dense border of foliage and flowers. However, we have also grown this very successfully in heavy clay soil. Plants die to the ground in the winter and re sprout each spring from the roots. It can be divided in early spring before the roots produce shoots or by taking cuttings of the stems in mid spring after they have grown to about five inches in height.
At our nursery, this plant has proven to be very deer resistant and is one of the few flowers they don't bother, except for occasionally nipping off some of the flower tips. It makes an excellent container plant and will flower heavily even in a gallon pot.

Regular watering throughout the summer to keep the soil moist will help keep the plants growing vigorously throughout the season, however the roots grow deep and will survive with little water during the summer.

Our favorite uses for this plant are to line paths or create borders around other taller plants. The flowers, even though short-stemmed, are excellent for cutting and last a long time. We use this and other Aster varieties in our arrangements to supplement other flowers that cease to produce new flowers into the fall when the Asters start blooming.

Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum novi-belgii Believer PP16457 plant

How to Grow Symphyotrichum novi-belgii Believer PP16457

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

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

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
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