Symphyotrichum novi-belgii aka Michaelmas Daisy

Symphyotrichum novi-belgii, also known as the New York aster, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is the type species for the Symphyotrichum genus, which was once considered part of the Aster genus. All species in the genus have white, pink, blue, or purple ray florets and yellow to white disc florets that become pinkish, reddish purple, or brown when mature. The name novi-belgii refers to the 17th century Dutch colony known as New Netherland, which was located in what is now New York state. Michaelmas daisy is a popular nickname for plants in the Symphyotrichum and Aster genera because they bloom around September 29, St. Michael’s Day. Symphyotrichum novi-belgii grows in abandoned fields and wet meadows in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. Michaelmas Daisy, a rare houseplant, is part of the Symphyotrichum genus and is native to Eastern Canada to the Northeastern United States. It is easy to grow and requires regular watering, as well as well-draining soil. Michaelmas Daisy is best suited for long-lasting, direct light and should be placed less than 1 foot from a window. When repotting, it is unnecessary to add fertilizers as the plant should double in size on its own.