Aster novi-belgii 'Barbados' (michaelmas daisy) bears showy, faded violet and fragrant flowers during late summer to early autumn. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is matte and medium textured.
Typical Uses
Bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
The growth rate of Aster novi-belgii 'Barbados' (michaelmas daisy) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.