A compact, mounded New York Aster covered in dark violet-blue, yellow-centered daisy flowers from late summer into fall.
Believer (patented as Yobeliever, US Plant Patent PP16,457) is a compact, freely branching cultivar of New York Aster (Aster novi-belgii, syn. Symphyotrichum novi-belgii) bred by Mark A. Smith and identified from open-pollinated seedlings grown near Leamington, Ontario, in 2001. It forms a uniform, mounded plant covered in dark violet-blue daisy flowers with bright yellow centers, blooming heavily from late summer through fall. Its compact size and deep, drought-tolerant root system make it a good fit for borders, containers, and cutting gardens, and it holds up well in average to heavier clay soils.
Pros
Vibrant late-season color and pollinator joy when other plants are fading
Variety of sizes and colors
Several native Asters are available
Cold-hardy and reliable in Chicagoland
Cons
Can become leggy and flop over in formal gardens without regular pruning or early-season pinching back
Short bloom window
Needs full sun
Some types can self-seed aggressively
Plant Data
Mature Size
10 - 14 inches
tall. 12 - 18 inches
wide.
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Dry - Medium
Zones
3a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags
Attracts Bees, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Fall Color, Fall interest, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Medium, Mounded, Native to North America, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Tolerant of Clay Soil
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Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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