Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, massing |
| Height | 24" to 5' / 60cm to 1.60m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Silvery |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, invasive |