The herbaceous perennial Aster novi-belgii 'Winston S. Churchill' (michaelmas daisy) produces showy, bright red and fragrant blossoms during mid summer to mid-autumn. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses
Accent, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Aster novi-belgii 'Winston S. Churchill' is noted for being naturally resistant to rabbits.
Cautions
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.