Aster novi-begii 'Baldco' | Farmington Michaelmas Daisy
DESCRIPTION
Aster novi-belgii 'Baldco' is a compact perennial cultivar derived from the New York aster, native to the eastern United States and Canada. Blooming from early September through the first frost, 'Baldco' showcases masses of pale lilac, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers, creating a soft and abundant floral display. The blossoms are complemented by especially dark green, lance-shaped foliage.
This cultivar is noted for its sturdy, compact growth habit, and exhibits a strong resistance to mildew, ensuring the foliage remains healthy and attractive throughout the growing season. Its prolific blooming and reliable performance make it a valuable addition to perennial borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic plantings, offering late-season color and serving as a nectar source for pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
DESCRIPTION
Aster novi-belgii 'Baldco' is a compact perennial cultivar derived from the New York aster, native to the eastern United States and Canada. Blooming from early September through the first frost, 'Baldco' showcases masses of pale lilac, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers, creating a soft and abundant floral display. The blossoms are complemented by especially dark green, lance-shaped foliage.
This cultivar is noted for its sturdy, compact growth habit, and exhibits a strong resistance to mildew, ensuring the foliage remains healthy and attractive throughout the growing season. Its prolific blooming and reliable performance make it a valuable addition to perennial borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic plantings, offering late-season color and serving as a nectar source for pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
DESCRIPTION
Aster novi-belgii 'Baldco' is a compact perennial cultivar derived from the New York aster, native to the eastern United States and Canada. Blooming from early September through the first frost, 'Baldco' showcases masses of pale lilac, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers, creating a soft and abundant floral display. The blossoms are complemented by especially dark green, lance-shaped foliage.
This cultivar is noted for its sturdy, compact growth habit, and exhibits a strong resistance to mildew, ensuring the foliage remains healthy and attractive throughout the growing season. Its prolific blooming and reliable performance make it a valuable addition to perennial borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic plantings, offering late-season color and serving as a nectar source for pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 15 to 18 inches
Width: up to 2 feet
Foliage color: Smooth, shiny, mid-green to purple-tinted, lance-shaped leaves
Flower color: Pale lilac flowers with yellow centers
Bloom time: Early September through October
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the Oregon trial garden at Monrovia.
