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ASTER novae-angliae Alma Potschke : NEW ENGLAND ASTER, ASTERS
Warm red-pink. Stately plants with masses of flowers
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ASTER novae-angliae - New England Aster - Medium 3' - Plant 20" apart - A warm, red-pink. A color breakthrough in this type. Very showy. ASAPS

General Information
We are happy to be able to offer these fine New England Asters. They form robust semi-woody clumps which flower from late summer into fall. And do they flower! Each arching branch is covered with blossoms. Tolerant of wet conditions, they are native to Eastern and Central United States. Mildew resistant.

Available:
FALL 2008
 Price:
$14.95
group(s) of 3

Plant Information

Plant Care
Pinch back and divide like mums for best display. General rule of thumb is to pinch until 4th of July and not after. Pinching yields better branching and more flowers.
Order Code: ASAPS
Blooms: Late Summer to Late Fall
Flower Color: Red
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Accent Color: Red
Soil Condition: Normal, Clay
Plant Height: Medium
Zones: z3,z4,z5,z6,z7,z8
This plant can be found in the following list(s): Wet Tolerant   
Plants that tolerate a Clay soil   
Plants that attract Butterflies   
OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering   
Rabbit Resistant   
Deer Resistant   
Seaside   
Good for Cut Flowers