Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 9A |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to wet |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, rock garden |
| Height | 30" to 4' / 75cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, 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 | Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive |