Culture

Best grown in evenly moist to wet, well-draining soil in full sun. Pinch one or two times before mid-summer for the best floral display.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Aster is a genus of around 90 species of herbaceous perennials and annuals native mostly to North America, with some species also found in the West Indies, Central and South America, and Asia. This group of plants belongs to the aster family and was originally included in the genus Aster before being separated into their own distinct genus. Some species have been introduced outside of their native ranges and are now considered naturalized or noxious weeds in parts of Europe, Australia, and Japan.

Genus name comes from the Greek symph meaning coming together and trich meaning hair in possible reference to the flower anthers.

The common name michaelmas daisy refers to the feast of St. Michael, which falls on September 29 when many Aster species are in bloom.‘Wood's Pink’ is a compact, clump-forming aster that is similar to Aster novae-angliae in appearance. It typically grows in a compact mound to 12-18” tall. Daisy-like, semi-double asters (to 1/2” diameter) with pink rays and yellow centers bloom profusely from late summer to early fall. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. Glossy dark green leaves. This cultivar is part of the Wood Aster series that also include A. 'Wood's Purple' and A. 'Wood's Blue'.

'Wood's Pink' offers improved rust resistance over the species. Deer and rabbits tend to avoid this plant.

Uses

Mixed borders, native gardens, pollinator gardens. Suitable for use in containers.