LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 15 to 20 in. tall, 30 in. wide.
| Description | Mounds of hot pink flowers cover this big bushy plant that blooms well into frost-free autumn weather. An easy-care addition to shrub and perennial borders or in roomy pots. Combine with other asters for a multicolored effect. Excellent mildew resistance. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Edging |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia); Bee Balm (Monarda) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in moist, fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soils but highly adaptable. Prefers cool summer climates. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. For a neat, tidy appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |




