PLANT PROFILE

Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
New York aster



Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
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Botanical name: Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
Common name: New York aster
Group: dicot
Family: Asteraceae
Growth type: forb/herb
Duration: perennial
Origin: native
Plant height: 1 - 3'
Foliage: thick, dark green alternate leaves
Flower: purple rays, yellow disk, 1 - 1 1/4"
Flowering time: August - October
Habitat: moist meadows and thickets
Range in New Jersey: statewide
Heritage ranking, if any: n/a
Distribution: