Aster novi-belgii 'Professor Anton Kippenburg'
New York Aster
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7
This Aster is a popular choice for fall color. Long blooming and easy to grow. Lavender-blue pedals surround a yellow center. Densely packed with a tidy habit.
Height
10-15 Inches
Spread
15 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
September-October
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Pinch back new growth in spring and early summer to encourage a compact plant.
When to Divide
early spring
Good Companions
Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides), Silver Mound (Artemesia schmidtiana)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Containers |
| • | Ground Cover |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
