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Sun, Aug 7, 11 at 17:59
| Is there a way to tell the difference between NY and NE asters? I looked in all my reference books and online. No one specifically states how to tell the difference. Thanks. |
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- Posted by gardenweed_z6a 5b/6a N CT (My Page) on Sun, Aug 7, 11 at 18:12
| North Creek Nurseries' description of Aster novae-belgii or New York asters/Michaelmas daisies says the leaves are smooth, unlike NE asters and there are only 15-25 rays on the flowers which suggests the NE asters have a higher number of rays. Another comment was NY asters aren't as good for cut flowers. Bluestone Perennials sells a lot of asters so you could check out their website too for colors, heights, etc. |
Here is a link that might be useful: North Creek Nurseries NY asters
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| A.Novi-angliae is a clumper and A.novi-belgii is a runner. Novi-angliae does not open flowers in bad weather (with an exception of 2 or 3 varieties). Novi-belgii gets mildew just because you look at it, novi-angliae is resistant to mildew(but not immune) |
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| Just what I was looking for! Thanks. |
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