Aster novi-belgii 'Margrethe Viking' - Margrethe Viking Aster (aka Symphyotrichum novi-belgii)- Native, fall-blooming perennial with large white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers.
- Plant in full sun to partial shade; flowering is better in full sun
- Plant in moist to average garden soil that is high in organic matter
- Height: 2-3 feet; Width: 2-3 feet
- Hardy in zones 4-8:
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; water when dry.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; water when dry.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; water when dry.
- Zone 7: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall; water when dry.
- Zone 8: Plant in fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall; water when dry.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' - Silver Maiden Grass
Gardener's Note: Miscanthus sinensis is a non-native invasive grass from Asia. It has escaped cultivation and invaded natural areas throughout the Midwest and South.
Check the following link for native alternatives.
www.invasive.org
- Medium upright ornamental grass with vertical bands of white/green and crimson plumes
- Plant in full sun to light shade
- Can be invasive
- Tolerant of a wide range of soil
- Prune back to ground in late winter to early spring; fertilize in spring
- Divide every few years in early spring
- Height: 4-6 feet Width: 2-4 feet
- Hardy in zones 5-9:
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost to prevent winter heaving; remove mulch in spring; avoid exposure to salt; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring.
