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'''''Symphyotrichum novae-angliae''''' (formerly ''Aster novae-angliae''), commonly known as the '''New England Aster''', is an herbaceous perennial in the [[Asteraceae|composite family]].
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The plant grows up to 120 cm with a stout, hairy stem and lance-shaped leaves with entire margins. The [[flower head]]s are showy with yellow [[disc floret]]s at the center and [[ray floret]]s that range from a deep purple or rose to rarely white. The New England aster inhabits a wide variety of habitats and soil types, though it does not tolerate strong shade.
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Due to the attractive flowers, numerous [[cultivar]]s of have been developed. Furthermore, as a result of its increased usage in the garden, it has been introduced to many area beyond its natural range, including [[Europe]] and several western US states.<ref name=flora>{{Cite book
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Aster novae-angliae, Linn. New England Aster. Fig. 420. A stout-std. corymbosely branched perennial, 3-5 ft.: Lvs. oblong-lanceolate, clasping the st., hairy, 2½-4 in. long: fls. numerous, showy, the 40-50 violet- purple rays about ½-¾ in. long. E. N. Amer. A.F. 9:283.—The best and most widely known native aster suitable for open places but partial to moisture. Var. roseus, Hort., an excellent rose-colored form, is offered by some dealers. Many cult, forms in European collections.
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Aster novae-angliae, Linn. New England Aster. A stout-std. corymbosely branched perennial, 3-5 ft.: Lvs. oblong-lanceolate, clasping the st., hairy, 2½-4 in. long: fls. numerous, showy, the 40-50 violet- purple rays about ½-¾ in. long. E. N. Amer. A.F. 9:283.—The best and most widely known native aster suitable for open places but partial to moisture. Var. roseus, Hort., an excellent rose-colored form, is offered by some dealers. Many cult, forms in European collections.
 
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==Cultivation==
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===Propagation===
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===Pests and diseases===
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==Varieties==
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*[[List of Symphyotrichum species]]
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==Gallery==
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Image:Upload.png| photo 1
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==References==
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*[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
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<!--- xxxxx  *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381  -->
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<!--- xxxxx  *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432  -->
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<!--- xxxxx  *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608  -->
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 15:59, 7 May 2011


Aster novae-angliae.jpg


Plant Characteristics
Habit   herbaceous

Height: ⇕ 1 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 1. to 5 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 5.
Lifespan: ⌛ perennial
Bloom: ❀ late summer, early fall, mid fall, late fall
Cultivation
Exposure: ☼ sun
Water: ◍ moist
Features: ✓ flowers
USDA Zones: 4 to 8.5
Flower features: ❀ yellow, blue, purple, white
Scientific Names

Asteraceae >

Symphyotrichum >

novae-angliae >


Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (formerly Aster novae-angliae), commonly known as the New England Aster, is an herbaceous perennial in the composite family.

The plant grows up to 120 cm with a stout, hairy stem and lance-shaped leaves with entire margins. The flower heads are showy with yellow disc florets at the center and ray florets that range from a deep purple or rose to rarely white. The New England aster inhabits a wide variety of habitats and soil types, though it does not tolerate strong shade.

Due to the attractive flowers, numerous cultivars of have been developed. Furthermore, as a result of its increased usage in the garden, it has been introduced to many area beyond its natural range, including Europe and several western US states.[1]


Read about Symphyotrichum novae-angliae in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture 

Aster novae-angliae, Linn. New England Aster. A stout-std. corymbosely branched perennial, 3-5 ft.: Lvs. oblong-lanceolate, clasping the st., hairy, 2½-4 in. long: fls. numerous, showy, the 40-50 violet- purple rays about ½-¾ in. long. E. N. Amer. A.F. 9:283.—The best and most widely known native aster suitable for open places but partial to moisture. Var. roseus, Hort., an excellent rose-colored form, is offered by some dealers. Many cult, forms in European collections.


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Cultivation

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Varieties

Gallery

  • photo 1

  • photo 2

  • photo 3

References

  1. ↑ Brouillet, Luc; Semple, John C.; Allen, Geraldine A.; Chambers, Kenton L.; Sundberg, Scott D. (2006). "Symphyotrichum novae-angliae". in Flora of North America Editorial Committee, eds. 1993+. Flora of North America. 20. New York & Oxford: Oxford University Press. pp. 487. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250067662 

External links


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