Aster novi-belgii Samoa

Common Name:
New York Aster

Description:
Aster novi-belgii ‘Samoa’ is a compact and floriferous perennial renowned for its masses of vibrant lilac-purple daisy flowers that create a spectacular late-season display. Flowering from late summer through autumn, this charming aster produces dense clusters of blooms with bright golden-yellow centres that attract bees and butterflies in abundance. Its bushy habit and lush green foliage make it ideal for cottage gardens, perennial borders, mass plantings, and decorative pots. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, ‘Samoa’ performs best in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering during extended dry periods. This hardy perennial adds valuable colour to the garden when many other flowering plants begin to fade, making it an excellent choice for extending seasonal interest.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–60 cm
• Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Lilac purple
• Yellow centre

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Herbaceous
• Perennial
• Suitable for Cottage Gardens
• Suitable for Cut Flowers
• Suitable for Mass Planting
• Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:

• Salvia
• Rudbeckia
• Echinacea
• Nepeta
• Coreopsis
• Achillea
• Ornamental grasses
• Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’