Aster dumosus 'Jennie' New York aster (Aster dumosus) Synonyms:  A. novi-belgii Genus:  Aster This is a short-growing aster with lilac-blue flowers and creeping rootstocks. Many cultivars exist. It can be used on steep slopes for erosion control. Care:  To transform this aster into a densely-flowered groundcover, cut it back hard in early spring or autumn. Propagation:  By division. Problems:  Asters are sometimes plagued by fungal diseases. The most common are wilt disease, powdery mildew, and botrytis.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Native Bloom Time Fall, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Blue, Purple, Yellow Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers Style Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials