Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Annual, perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Early Spring to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing, rock garden |
| Height | 8" to 12" / 20cm to 30cm |
| Spread | 10" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, invasive |