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Family description Aster.

These Asters must not be confused with the Railway Weeds to which they are closely related. There are many hybrid varieties that range from dwarf to 1.3m tall. Although we normally assume they are pale blue in colour, there are many more to choose from.

General care.

Cut to ground level in the autumn, lift and divide old clumps to remove any dead centres, and replant. cover with a top dressing of manure or garden compost. The taller varieties will require stakes or other support prior to flowering time.

Notes on Toxicity or Culinary usage.

No toxic, culinary or medicinal properties known.

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Species description. Aster novi-belgii.

Easily grown flower producing masses of flowers in the early autumn.

Display characteristics for Aster novi-belgii.

• Plant type: Dicotyledon. Deciduous
• Habit: Erect
• Type: Herbaceous.
• Height: 1.20 mtr.
• Spread: 0.50 mtr.
• Attractive to wildlife: None
• Preferred soil type: Clay. Loam. Silt.
• Soil moisture requirement: Medium
• Soil ph: Undefined
• Suitable position: Open ground. Border.
• Light requirements: Full sun. Part sun.
• Summer water requirements: Medium
• Winter water requirements: None
• Minimum temperature: -20 °c
• Safe Minimum temperature: -10 °c
• Safe Maximum temperature: 30 °c
• Maximum temperature: 0 °c
• Wind tolerance: Medium
• Salt tolerance: None
• Drought tolerance: Medium
• Waterlogging tolerance: Medium
• Toxicity-Edibility: Unknown
• Bloom attributes: Flower arrangement. Showy display.
• Foliage attributes: Undefined
• Berry attributes: Undefined
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