Aster novi-belgii | Marie Ballard Flower course If using for cutting be

If using for cutting be sure to remove the leaves from the stems to ensure that the water stays fresher longer

Plants will cope with full sun and some partial shade

Also known as the Lenten Rose this wonderful plant brightens up a shady spot with its beautiful

which are used for cooling the lower surface of the leaves

Aster novi-belgii | Marie Ballard Flower course If using for cutting beAsters belong to the Asteraceae family which also includes achilleas (yarrow) chrysanthemums and sunflowers. The Aster genus contains over 600 species and thousands of hybrids. The New York Asters which Marie Ballard is always hold their flowers in sprays rather than individually. Aster novi belgii also known as "Marie Ballard" is a New York Aster, Michaelmas Daisy or Long Leaf Aster and features masses of double large lavender blue flowers that are