Aster Novi-belgii (Michaelmas daisy)

• Native to E North America
• Perennial sub – shrub growing to 1.2 m
• Flowering in late summer in clumps
• Flowers come in blue, pink, white and mauve
• Prefers sun or part shade in well drained enriched soil
• Cut flower stems to the ground after flowering
• Fully frost hardy
• Propagate from division or soft wood cuttings in spring