Overview
Symphyotrichum 'Noreen' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Symphyotrichum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Symphyotrichum 'Noreen' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, prairie planting, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds. It is native to Western Australia, Moldova and Ukraine.
About
Symphyotrichum 'Noreen' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae that flowers from August to October. It carries deciduous foliage and grows as a neat clump. Plant it in full sun or partial shade on soils ranging from sand to clay, provided they are moist but well-drained. It suits both exposed and sheltered positions.
About the genus
Symphyotrichum is a genus of over 100 species and naturally occurring hybrids of herbaceous annual and perennial plants in the composite family, Asteraceae, most which were formerly treated within the genus Aster. The majority are endemic to North America, but several also occur in the West Indies, Central and South America, as well as one species in eastern Eurasia. Several species have been introduced to Europe as garden specimens, most notably New England aster and New York aster.
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In the garden
Symphyotrichum 'Noreen' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae, native to Western Australia, Moldova and Ukraine. As a deciduous perennial it produces late-season flowers between August and October, extending interest in borders and providing stems for cutting. Its habit is suitably restrained for mixed plantings where a steady autumn display is required. Position 'Noreen' where it receives full sun or partial shade, ideally on an east-, south- or west-facing aspect. It tolerates a wide range of soils—chalk, clay, loam and sand—so long as they are moist but well-drained or simply well-drained, and across acid to alkaline pH. Exposure is flexible: it will tolerate both exposed and sheltered sites. Hardiness is H7, meaning it is fully hardy and remains in the ground through UK winters without protection. Use Symphyotrichum 'Noreen' in coastal plots, gravel or prairie-style schemes, cottage and informal gardens, and wildlife areas; it also works well in mixed flower borders and beds. Because it blooms late in the season, it helps fill the gap between high summer and the first frosts and supplies useful stems for late-season cutting.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Symphyotrichum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Symphyotrichum 'Noreen' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Western Australia, Moldova, Ukraine
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Symphyotrichum 'Noreen'
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Root softwood basal cuttings in spring
- Pest resistance
- Leaf and bud eelworms, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Verticillium wilt, Powdery mildews, Grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Symphyotrichum 'Noreen'?
Symphyotrichum 'Noreen' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Symphyotrichum 'Noreen' need?
Symphyotrichum 'Noreen' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Symphyotrichum 'Noreen' hardy in the UK?
Symphyotrichum 'Noreen' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Symphyotrichum 'Noreen'?
Division in spring, Root softwood basal cuttings in spring.
More in the Symphyotrichum genus
- Symphyotrichum 'Pink Star'
- Symphyotrichum 'Prairie Purple'
- Symphyotrichum laeve 'Arcturus'aster 'Arcturus'
- Symphyotrichum lat. 'Lady in Black'
- Symphyotrichum n - a 'Barr's Purple'
- Symphyotrichum n. - a. ' Herbschnee'
- Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Dasgra'New York Aster
- Symphyotrichum 'Bee Lee Elliott'