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Garden Diary
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The next time you are buying perennials please look for our helpful labels and blue pots, and remember "The best perennials come out of the blue"!
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Aster novae-angliae ‘Hella Lacy’
Michaelmas Daisy |
USDA Zone: 2-9 |
Plant number: 1.085.500
Also known as Fall Asters, these are terrific favorites for autumn colour in the perennial border. Plants form a bushy clump, bearing loads of small daisy flowers. This is a tall-growing selection with single lavender-blue blossoms. Discovered by well-known American garden writer Allen Lacy, and named for his wife Hella. Pinch plants before July to reduce height, or plan to give support with stakes. Excellent for cutting. Most asters will be troubled much less with powdery mildew when grown in a moist, rich soil. Divide plants every two to four years to maintain vigour.
Further details for
Aster novae-angliae ‘Hella Lacy’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Blue
Blooming Time
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Cut Flower
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Wild Flower
Height
120-150 cm
47-59 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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