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Aster novi-belgii 'Alert'
New York Aster
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:4-7
- Height:12-15 Inches
- Spread:12-15 Inches
- Bloom Color: Pink/Red
- Foliage Color: Green
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.
Aster novi-belgii 'Alert' - New York Aster from Hoffie Nursery
Aster novi-belgii 'Alert' - New York Aster from Hoffie Nursery
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well-Drained |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Bloom Time
| • | September - October |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aster novi-belgii 'Alert'
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.
