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Aster novi-belgii 'Wood's Purple'-Vibrant Late-Season Blooms 1 Gallon (Pack of 4)

Aster novi-belgii 'Wood's Purple'-Vibrant Late-Season Blooms 1 Gallon (Pack of 4)

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Aster novi-belgii 'Wood's Purple'

Aster novi-belgii 'Wood's Purple'

Description

Aster novi-belgii 'Wood's Purple', commonly known as 'Wood's Purple' New York Aster, is a vibrant perennial that produces a profusion of rich purple flowers with yellow centers. This plant is known for its late-season blooms, providing color and interest in the garden when many other plants have finished flowering.

Suggested Uses

This aster is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows. It also works well in containers and can be used as a cut flower to bring its vibrant color indoors.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Aster novi-belgii 'Wood's Purple'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Wood's Purple' New York Aster
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 12-18 inches tall, 12-24 inches wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Not typically
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Sedum, ornamental grasses, and other asters

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil after the last frost
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, sandy, or clay soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain vigor
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