Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Annual |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, massing, specimen |
| Height | 18" to 36" / 45cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 24" to 24" / 60cm to 60cm |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage, native to North America, naturalizing |