Aster novi-belgii 'Henry III Pink'

Aster novi-belgii 'Henry III Pink'

$12.95

Aster novi-belgii 'Henry III Pink' is a late season perennial that produces masses of soft pink daisy like flowers above upright green foliage. Blooming when many other garden plants begin to fade, it adds valuable autumn color and provides an important nectar source for pollinators preparing for the colder months.

Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 18 - 24 in

Bloom Time: Late summer to fall

Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun

Soil Preference: Average to moist well drained soil

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This cultivar is a garden selection of Symphyotrichum novi-belgii, a species native to eastern North America. 'Henry III Pink' was selected for its ornamental qualities including its compact habit and abundant pink blooms.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

  • Provides a valuable late season nectar source for butterflies including Monarchs, Painted Ladies, and Swallowtails.

Bees

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

Birds

  • Produces seeds that can provide a seasonal food source for small birds after flowering.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow plants to develop full clumps while maintaining good airflow around the foliage.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings where its late season flowers provide color after many summer bloomers have finished.

Companion Plants

  • Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Provides golden midsummer flowers that transition naturally into the pink autumn blooms.
  • Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Adds native grass texture and warm seasonal color alongside the upright aster form.
  • Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple Coneflower) - Extends the pollinator season with complementary summer flowers and strong structure.
  • Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' (Goldenrod) - Creates a late season pollinator pairing with matching bloom timing and habitat value.
  • Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' (Switchgrass) - Adds vertical structure and fall foliage color to frame the flowering stems.

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