Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Annual |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Lavender, orange, pink, purple, red, white, yellow |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing, rock garden, seashore |
| Height | 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| 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 |