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New York aster

Aster novi-belgii

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Common names

38 names · 23 languages
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Other languages (22)
Dutch
  • Herfstaster
  • Nieuw-Nederlandse aster[2][4]
French
  • Aster de la Nouvelle-Belgique[2][4]
  • Aster des jardins[2][4]
Arabic
  • نجم طويل الأوراق[4]
  • نجم نيويورك[4]
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 联毛紫菀[4]
  • 荷兰菊[4]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 紐約紫菀[4]
  • 纽约紫菀[4]
Czech
  • astřička novobelgická[4]
Danish
  • Nybelgisk asters[4]
  • Virginia-Asters[4]
Finnish
  • syysasteri[4]
German
Hungarian
  • kopasz őszirózsa[4]
  • sötétlila őszirózsa[4]
Italian
Japanese
  • シノノメギク[4]
Latvian
  • Jaunbeļģijas ziemastere[4]
Lithuanian
  • Virgininis astrūnas[4]
Norwegian
  • virginiaasters[4]
Polish
  • Aster nowobelgijski[4]
Russian
  • Астра новобельгийская[4]
  • Симфиотрихум новобельгийский[4]
Slovak
  • astra novobelgická[4]
Spanish
  • Margarita de San Miguel[2][4]
Swedish
  • Höstaster[4]
Thai
  • ไวต์มาร์กาเรต[4]
Ukrainian
  • Айстра віргінська[4]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Symphyotrichum novi-belgii — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • New York Aster — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Michaelmas Daisy — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • New England Aster — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Sapphire Aster — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
[2] Symphyotrichum novi-belgii — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • New York aster — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Glattblatt-Aster — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Neubelgien-Herbstaster — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Neubelgische Aster — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Confused Michaelmas-daisy — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Longleaf Aster — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Margarita de San Miguel — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Aster de la Nouvelle-Belgique — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Aster des jardins — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Astro americano — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Nieuw-Nederlandse aster — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
[3] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Symphyotrichum novi-belgii ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • New York Aster — VernacularName.tsv, line 144446; taxon 53Q8L.
  • Neubelgien-Herbstaster (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 144445; taxon 53Q8L.
  • Confused Michaelmas-daisy (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 144444; taxon 53Q8L.
[4] Symphyotrichum novi-belgii — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • New York aster — results[26].names[1]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Glattblatt-Aster — results[26].names[15]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Neubelgien-Herbstaster — results[26].names[7]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Neubelgische Aster — results[26].names[14]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Confused Michaelmas-daisy — results[26].names[2]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Longleaf Aster — results[26].names[22]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Margarita de San Miguel — results[26].names[28]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Aster de la Nouvelle-Belgique — results[26].names[26]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Aster des jardins — results[26].names[5]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Astro americano — results[26].names[33]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Nieuw-Nederlandse aster — results[26].names[21]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • astřička novobelgická — results[26].names[4]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Астра новобельгийская — results[26].names[6]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • virginiaasters — results[26].names[8]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • syysasteri — results[26].names[9]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Virgininis astrūnas — results[26].names[10]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Virginia-Asters — results[26].names[11]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Симфиотрихум новобельгийский — results[26].names[12]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Höstaster — results[26].names[13]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • シノノメギク — results[26].names[16]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • 联毛紫菀 — results[26].names[17]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • 荷兰菊 — results[26].names[18]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • 纽约紫菀 — results[26].names[19]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • 紐約紫菀 — results[26].names[20]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • نجم نيويورك — results[26].names[23]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • نجم طويل الأوراق — results[26].names[24]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Nybelgisk asters — results[26].names[25]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Jaunbeļģijas ziemastere — results[26].names[27]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • kopasz őszirózsa — results[26].names[29]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Aster nowobelgijski — results[26].names[30]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • sötétlila őszirózsa — results[26].names[31]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • Айстра віргінська — results[26].names[32]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • ไวต์มาร์กาเรต — results[26].names[34]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
  • astra novobelgická — results[26].names[35]; taxon id 169474; Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Catalogue of Life treats Aster novi-belgii as a synonym of Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family
Asteraceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [2]
Mature height
0.91–1.52 m

NC State Extension profile, published as Symphyotrichum novi-belgii; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [3]
Mature spread
0.3–0.61 m

NC State Extension profile, published as Symphyotrichum novi-belgii; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [3]
Plant habit
Cascading; Erect

NC State Extension profile, published as Symphyotrichum novi-belgii; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile, published as Symphyotrichum novi-belgii; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile, published as Symphyotrichum novi-belgii; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile, published as Symphyotrichum novi-belgii; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile, published as Symphyotrichum novi-belgii; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile, published as Symphyotrichum novi-belgii; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile, published as Symphyotrichum novi-belgii; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [3]
Flowering season
Autumn

NC State Extension profile, published as Symphyotrichum novi-belgii; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [3]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, butterflies, pollinators, specialized bees.

NC State Extension profile, published as Symphyotrichum novi-belgii; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [3]
Native range
E. Canada to NE. U.S.A.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low
Plant profile

About this plant

New York aster (Aster novi-belgii) is a herbaceous plant. Its flowering period is not specified.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Aster novi-belgii — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1800822; ID 5W735; rank species; status synonym

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Symphyotrichum novi-belgii — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1316153; ID 53Q8L; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1316153; ID 53Q8L; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  3. NC State Extension Symphyotrichum novi-belgii — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Symphyotrichum novi-belgii — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 510553, 510554; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1665013, 1665014, 1665015, 1665016, 1665017, 1665018, 1665019, 1665020, 1665021, 1665022, 1665023, 1665024, 1665025, 1665026, 1665027, 1665028, 1665029, 1665030, 1665031, 1665032

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.