Deciduous perennial. Old time garden favorite. Bushy plants have attractive green foliage. Rose-red blossoms, like a fine leafed daisy, are born in prolific clusters summer through fall. Cut flowering stems back to ground at end of season, low foliage mound will often stay green through winter months. Nice cut flower. Clumps can be divided every few years. Deer resistant. Regular water needs once established. Adaptable to various soil conditions. Hardy to 0°F and below.
- Botanical Name: Aster novi-belgii ‘Alert’
- Common Name: Michaelmas Daisy/New York Aster
- Exposure: Full Sun/Light Shade
- Dimensions (HxW): 12-18″ x 12-18″
