

Aster novi-belgii NS 9738 16Sep2017 PW

The bracts around the flower (phyllaries) are loosely applied and are all green.
Aster novi-belgii NS 9738 16Sep2017 PW

Aster novi-belgii NS 9738 16Sep2017 PW

Aster novi-belgii NS 9738 16Sep2017 PW

Aster novi-belgii NS 9738 16Sep2017 PW

Aster novi-belgii NS5857 28Oct17 PW

These bracts are > 7mm wide and broadest distally.
Aster novi-belgii NS5857 28Oct17 PW

This shows the bases of the leaves which do not closely hug the side of the stem.
Aster novi-belgii agg. NS5857 28Oct17 PW

Aster novi-belgii NS5857 28Oct17 PW


The flowers are large.
Aster laevis x novi-belgii = A. x versicolor NS 8070 30Sep2017 PW

Overall the plant is taller and more robust than A. novi-belgii.
Aster laevis x novi-belgii = A. x versicolor NS 8070 30Sep2017 PW

Aster laevis x novi-belgii = A. x versicolor NS 8070 30Sep2017 PW

Aster laevis x novi-belgii = A. x versicolor NS 8070 30Sep2017 PW

Aster laevis x novi-belgii = A. x versicolor NS 8070 30Sep2017 PW

Aster laevis x novi-belgii = A. x versicolor NS 8070 30Sep2017 PW

The bracts have a clear white border and a central green area distally.
Aster laevis x novi-belgii = A. x versicolor NS 8070 30Sep2017 PW


Aster lanceolatus x novi-belgii = A. x salignus NS5966 24October2019 PW

Aster lanceolatus x novi-belgii = A. x salignus NS5966 24October2019 PW
The red tips to the bracts are clear.

Aster lanceolatus x novi-belgii = A. x salignus NS5966 24October2019 PW