Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing, specimen |
| Height | 8" to 24" / 20cm to 60cm |
| Spread | 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |