Symphyotrichum novi-belgii ‘Peter Harrison’
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- michaelmas daisy
- Plant type
- Flowering ornamentals
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- North American meadows
- Toxic to pets
- Not toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Peter Harrison' is
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Peter Harrison' is a Michaelmas daisy. It grows in a tall, upright habit that gives structure to a garden bed.
This plant draws on its North American meadow heritage to provide late-season color. You will find it prefers steady, medium watering and plenty of exposure to the sun.
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People and Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Peter Harrison'
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Wild origins
These daisies evolved in open meadows across North America. They adapted to support local pollinators during the final weeks of the growing season.
- 18th century
European interest
Botanists began bringing species from the Americas to gardens in Europe. They were valued for their ability to bloom when most other flowers had finished.
- Present day
Garden cultivation
You likely grow this cultivar for its reliable, upright form. It is often chosen to bring height and purple tones to borders during the transition into autumn.
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Frequently asked about Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Peter Harrison'
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Peter Harrison'?
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Peter Harrison' is a named cultivar of Symphyotrichum novi-belgii. Commonly known as michaelmas daisy, a flowering ornamentals, and with a upright growth habit. Native to North American meadows.
How do you care for Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Peter Harrison'?
Reference care guidance for Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Peter Harrison': full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
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