Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Annual |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Late Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing |
| Height | 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm |
| Spread | 9" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |