Symphyotrichum novi-belgii

Neubelgische Aster ( Symphyotrichum novi- belgii )

The Neubelgische Aster, Aster Neubelgien - or smooth - leaf aster has the scientific name Symphyotrichum novi- belgii (synonym Aster novi- belgii ).

Features

The Aster is a Neubelgische to 1.6 (rarely to 2) meter high perennial herbaceous plant. The erect stems is glabrous or hairy usually two to four rows of fluffy in the upper part and on the side branches. The stem leaves are lanceolate to broad- lanceolate. At the branches, the leaves are gradually upwards smaller and are usually not very numerous. The relatively large flower heads reach 2.5 to 3 cm in diameter. The ray florets are usually purple, but can occasionally also be white, purple or lilac. The outer bracts of the flower heads are almost the same length as the inner, often at least half as long as this. They are herbaceous, about 1 mm wide, broadest at or above the center, and are usually significantly from or are only weakly on the inner.

Ecology

The heyday of Symphyotrichum novi- belgii ranges from September to October. Pollination is by insects, especially by flies and bees. The fruits are spread by the wind.

Occurrence

The Neubelgische Aster comes from North America and was introduced in Germany in the 18th century as a garden plant. Wild it grows as a neophyte in herbaceous communities along riverbanks or in Ruderalfluren on fresh to moist, nutrient- rich soil.