Symphyotrichum, Michaelmas Daisy, New England Aster 'Harrington's Pink'

Symphyotrichumnovae-angliae

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum)
Species
novae-angliae (NO-vee ANG-lee-a)
Synonym
Aster novae-angliae
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Barnesville, Georgia

Logansport, Indiana

Barbourville, Kentucky

Peabody, Massachusetts

Menasha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Tall can reach 6' - Plant 20" apart.

B
Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | December 2005 | positive

This plant puts out a bush of flowers on top. Needs strong staking. Mine got powdery mildew.

P
Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | January 2003 | positive

'Harrington's Pink' is a blast of color late in the season when there's little else blooming. The plants are loaded with small, clear pin...Read More

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