Family: Asteraceae
Author: (L.) G.L.Nesom
Bibliography: Phytologia 77(3): 287 (1995)
Year: 1995
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Symphyotrichum
Vegetable: False
Observations: C. & E. Canada to U.S.A.
Description
The Michaelmas daisy, known scientifically as Symphyotrichum novae-angliae, is a captivating and vibrant flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. This perennial herbaceous plant has captured the admiration and interest of botanists and gardening enthusiasts alike.
The Michaelmas daisy is native to various regions of Central and Eastern Canada as well as the United States. Its habitat range demonstrates its adaptability and versatility, flourishing in diverse climatic and soil conditions across these broad geographical areas.
Characterized by its strikingly beautiful flowers, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae showcases a multitude of ray florets surrounding a central disc. The blooms exhibit a spectrum of colors, typically in shades ranging from vibrant purples and pinks to delicate lavenders and blues, often creating a stunning display during its blooming season, which typically spans from late summer into fall. This timing coincides closely with the feast of St. Michael (Michaelmas), hence the plant’s common name.
A member of the Asteraceae family, the Michaelmas daisy shares its botanical lineage with other well-known plants such as daisies and sunflowers, contributing to its popularity in ornamental horticulture. Gardeners particularly value it not only for its beauty but also for its relatively low maintenance and ability to attract pollinators, thus fostering biodiversity.
The taxonomic classification and scientific understanding of Symphyotrichum novae-angliae were richly detailed by G.L. Nesom in a work published in Phytologia (Volume 77, Issue 3, Page 287, 1995). In this authoritative text, the author provided a comprehensive botanical description, ensuring that the plant’s characteristics and classification were meticulously documented for future reference.
Overall, the Michaelmas daisy stands out as a plant of significant horticultural and ecological value, celebrated for its vivid blossoms and its important role within its native ecosystems. Its lasting appeal continues to grow among those who appreciate the blend of beauty and botanical richness it brings to landscapes and gardens.
Common Names
Dan: duft-asters, nyengelsk asters, nyengelsk høst-asters
Eng: hairy michaelmas daisy, michaelmas daisy, new england aster, new england daisy, new england or michaelmas daisy
Deu: neuengland-aster, neuengland-herbstaster, raublatt-aster, rauhblatt-aster, neuengland-aster
Fra: aster de nouvelle angleterre, aster de nouvelle-angleterre, aster de la nouvelle-angleterre
Swe: luktaster
Nld: nieuw-engelse aster
Nno: kleimeasters
Nob: klisterasters
En: Michaelmas daisy, New England aster, New England daisy, New England or Michaelmas daisy, Hairy Michaelmas daisy, Hairy Michaelmas-daisy
Da: Duft-asters, Nyengelsk asters, Nyengelsk høst-asters
Nl: Nieuw-Engelse aster, Nieuwengelse Aster
Fr: Aster de Nouvelle Angleterre, Aster de Nouvelle-Angleterre, Aster de la Nouvelle-Angleterre
De: Neuengland-Aster, Neuengland-Herbstaster, Raublatt-Aster, Rauhblatt-Aster, Neuengland-Aster, Neu-England-Aster, Neuenglische Aster, Rauhblatt-Aster, Rauhblattaster
It: Astro del New England
Nb: Klisterasters
Nn: Kleimeasters
Sv: Luktaster
: New england aster
Synonyms
- Aster roseus (Desf.)
- Aster spurius var. novae-angliae ((L.) W.P.C.Barton)
- Aster novae-angliae f. rosarius (House)
- Aster spurius (Willd.)
- Diplactis novanglia (Raf.)
- Aster novae-angliae f. roseus ((Desf.) Britton)
- Aster muehlenbergii (Tausch)
- Virgulus novae-angliae ((L.) Reveal & Keener)
- Lasallea novae-angliae ((L.) Semple & Brouillet)
- Aster novae-angliae f. spurius ((Willd.) Voss)
- Symphyotrichum novae-angliae f. roseum ((Desf.) G.Wilh. & Rericha)
- Aster amplexicaulis (Lam.)
- Aster altissimus (Moench)
- Aster novae-angliae f. geneseensis (House)
- Aster novae-angliae (L.)
- Aster novae-angliae var. roseus ((Desf.) DC.)
- Aster repertus (Mottet)
- Aster novae-angliae var. monocephalus (Farw.)
Distribution
- Alabama (native)
- Arkansas (native)
- Colorado (native)
- Connecticut (native)
- Delaware (native)
- District of Columbia (native)
- Georgia (native)
- Illinois (native)
- Indiana (native)
- Iowa (native)
- Kansas (native)
- Kentucky (native)
- Maine (native)
- Manitoba (native)
- Maryland (native)
- Masachusettes (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Minnesota (native)
- Mississippi (native)
- Missouri (native)
- Montana (native)
- Nebraska (native)
- New Brunswick (native)
- New Hampshire (native)
- New Jersey (native)
- New Mexico (native)
- New York (native)
- North Carolina (native)
- North Dakota (native)
- Nova Scotia (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Oklahoma (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Oregon (native)
- Pennsylvania (native)
- Québec (native)
- Rhode I. (native)
- South Carolina (native)
- South Dakota (native)
- Tennessee (native)
- Utah (native)
- Virginia (native)
- Washington (native)
- West Virginia (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
- Wyoming (native)
- Austria (introduced)
- Belarus (introduced)
- Belgium (introduced)
- Bulgaria (introduced)
- Czechoslovakia (introduced)
- Denmark (introduced)
- France (introduced)
- Germany (introduced)
- Great Britain (introduced)
- Hungary (introduced)
- Italy (introduced)
- Kazakhstan (introduced)
- Krym (introduced)
- Netherlands (introduced)
- North Caucasus (introduced)
- Northwest European R (introduced)
- Norway (introduced)
- Poland (introduced)
- Romania (introduced)
- South European Russi (introduced)
- Sweden (introduced)
- Switzerland (introduced)
- Transcaucasus (introduced)
- Turkmenistan (introduced)
- Ukraine (introduced)
- Uzbekistan (introduced)
- Yugoslavia (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
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Leaf
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Habit
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Other
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Bark
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Fruit
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3151618)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:981863-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (L.) G.L.Nesom)
Specifications
Growth habit: Forb/herb
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.5
Ph minimum: 7.0
Light: 8
Atmospheric humidity: 8
Soil nutriments: 8