Michaelmas Daisy (Symphyotrichum Novi-Belgii ‘Professor Anton Kippenburg’)

Michaelmas Daisy

Features and Characteristics

‘Professor Anton Kippenburg’ is a clump-forming aster that typically grows in a compact mound to 15” tall and to 18″ wide. Daisy-like, semi-double asters (to 1” diameter) with lavender-blue rays and yellow centers bloom profusely from late summer to early fall. Narrow, oblanceolate to linear medium green leaves (to 4” long). Flowers are attractive to butterflies. Synonymous with Symphyotrichum novi-belgii ‘Professor Anton Kippenburg’ and Aster x dumosus ‘Professor Anton Kippenburg’. Common name of michaelmas daisy honors St. Michael’s Day (September 29) which falls during the time this aster is in bloom. Aster novi-belgii plants are also commonly called New York asters.

Care and Maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers organically rich soils. Good air circulation and consistently moist soils with good drainage help reduce incidence of foliar diseases. Pinching back stems several times before mid-July will help control plant height, promote bushiness and obviate any need for staking. Pinching is less important for this compact cultivar than for taller asters. Thinning stems in summer promotes better air circulation. Plants may be cut to the ground after flowering.

Michaelmas Daisy (Symphyotrichum Novi-Belgii ‘Professor Anton Kippenburg’) Requirements

Hardiness zone	4 - 8
Sun light	Full Sun
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Foliage has resistance to powdery mildew problems. Aster wilt is an occasional problem, particularly if plants are grown in poorly-drained clay soils.

Uses

Borders, cottage gardens, butterfly gardens. Containers.

Michaelmas Daisy (Symphyotrichum Novi-Belgii ‘Professor Anton Kippenburg’) Details

Common name	Michaelmas Daisy
Botanical name	Symphyotrichum Novi-Belgii 'Professor Anton Kippenburg'
Plant type	Herbaceous Perennial
Family	Asteraceae
Hardiness zone	4 - 8
Water	Medium
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	Lavender-Blue Rays And Yellow Centers (Semi-Double)
Flowering period	August - Oc- Ber
Height	1 - 1.50 Feet
Width	1 - 1.50 Feet