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. Provides a welcome burst of color in the late season. Attracts a variety of butterflies to the garden.
Height
12-15 Inches
Spread
12-15 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. Any well-drained soil is sufficient. Mulch to keep shallow roots cool in the summer.
When to Divide
early spring
Good Companions
Silver Mound (Artemisia schmidtiana), Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora), Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Three-lobed Coneflower (Rudbeckia triloba), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), Double Coneflower (Echinacea Cone-fections™)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Containers |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
