Symphyotrichum novi-belgii also known as New York aster is the type species for Symphyotrichum, a genus of the family Asteraceae whose species were once considered to be Asters. This species grows in abandoned fields and wet meadows in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. It is popularly known as "Michaelmas daisy".
Distribution
Native
Nearctic
Eastern Canada : New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
Northeastern United States : Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
Southeastern United States : Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, VirginiaSource: GRIN
Cultivation
This is the largest group of Michaelmas daisies, with over 1,000 named cultivars. They are valued for their late summer color in shades of blue, pink and white. They are best planted in an open, sunny position. While extremely tough, they are susceptible to fungal infections, especially if conditions are not ideal. The cultivar 'Fellowship' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society 's Award of Garden Merit.
Etymology
Novi-belgii means 'from New York ', which was formerly named Novum Belgium ('New Belgium ').
