Aster novi-belgii 'Dragon Blue'

Aster novi-belgii 'Dragon Blue'

$12.95

Aster novi-belgii 'Dragon Blue' is a late season perennial with masses of soft blue daisy like flowers that brighten the garden when many other plants begin to fade. Its upright branching habit and abundant blooms create a colorful display in autumn borders while providing valuable nectar for pollinators late in the growing season.

Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 12 - 18 in

Bloom Time: Late summer to fall

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Average to well drained soil

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

Aster novi-belgii is native to eastern North America where it naturally occurs in moist meadows, marshes, and open woodland areas. 'Dragon Blue' is a cultivated selection chosen for its compact habit and abundant blue flowers.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

  • Provides an important late season nectar source for Monarchs, Painted Ladies, Swallowtails, and other migrating butterflies.

Bees

  • Attracts native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which visit the many small flowers for nectar and pollen.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow plants to form full clumps while maintaining good air circulation.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for perennial borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings where its late season blue blooms extend garden color into fall.

Companion Plants

  • Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Adds warm golden blooms that contrast beautifully with the cool blue flowers.
  • Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Provides fine textured grass structure and seasonal color alongside the autumn blooms.
  • Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Offers airy lavender blue flowers that complement the soft tones of Dragon Blue.
  • Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Extends pollinator interest through the summer while pairing naturally with asters.
  • Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' (Switchgrass) - Adds vertical structure and fall color to frame the lower growing aster.

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