Aster novae-angliae 'Kickin Carmine Red'~ Kickin® Carmine Red New England Aster

Aster novae-angliae 'Kickin Carmine Red'~ Kickin® Carmine Red New England AsterKickin Carmine Red New England Aster is a compact, mounded native perennial with hairy stems with rough lance like dark green leaves. A profusion of semi double magenta red daisy like flowers with a large yellow eye completely cover the plant from late summer into fall. Prefers full sun and rich, moist soils. Type: Perennial Origins: N. America, SE Native Height: 1. 5 2 Spread: 2 3 Spacing: 3 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Red

Kickin Carmine Red New England Aster is a compact, mounded native perennial with hairy stems with rough lance-like dark green leaves.  A profusion of semi double magenta red daisy-like flowers with a large yellow eye completely cover the plant from late summer into fall.  Prefers full sun and rich, moist soils.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance Plant. Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil.  Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Goldenrod, Marsh Blazing Star, Big Bluestem 

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.