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Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Celeste'

Celeste Aster
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Celeste'
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Celeste'
Description

A profusion of powder blue-violet flowers and attractive lance-like green leaves; prefers cool, moist soil; water regularly from the root zone instead of from the top to reduce fungal disease, and to encourage more blooms

Ornamental Features

Celeste Aster has masses of beautiful powder blue daisy flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from late summer to late fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Planting & Growing

Celeste Aster will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 8 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

Light Requirement:

Moisture:

Cold Hardy to Zone:

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Soil Type

Fall Color

Deer Resistance:

full sun to partial shade

average

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moist

4a

2

ft.

24 inches

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