Aster novi-belgii 'Alert'
New York Aster
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7
This is a nice compact variety of Aster with vivid deep crimson-red colored flower with a yellow center. Leaves are green, smooth and lance-shaped.
Height
12-15 Inches
Spread
15 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Bloom Time
September-October
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Pinching back new growth in the spring and early summer will encourage a more compact plant.
When to Divide
early spring
Good Companions
Silver Mound (Artemisia schmidtiana), Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris clandonensis), Three-lobed Coneflower (Rudbeckia triloba)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Containers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
