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Aster, Novi Belgii
Picture Source:Flower Council of Holland
Popular Name:
Aster, Novi Belgii
Botanical Name and Pronunciation:
Aster novi-belgii (A-ster NO-vee BEL-gee-ee)
Common Name(s):
New York, Michaelmas Daisy
Color(s):
white, pink, lavender, red, blue
Form and Size:
The stems of this type of aster are usually leafy, branched and 2 – 3 feet in height, with yellow-centered daisy-like flowers at the top.
Vase Life:
5 – 10 days
Availability:
nearly year-round
Care Instructions:
Remove any leaves at the bottom of the stem, cut under water and place in fresh water with flower food. There are stiff hairs on the leaves that can irritate human skin. Some recommend constant pinching back of the leaves and petals in order to protect the form of the flower.
History and Usage:
A member of the Compositae (aster) family, it originated in the eastern United States. Aster is the Latin word for star. This is in reference to the star-like shape of the flower.
Points of Interest:
Common relatives of novi belgii aster are the sunflower, daisy, gerbera daisy and chrysanthemum.
