The perennials hairy, clasping leaves are arranged densely on its stout stems. Showy, bright, rose-purple flowers with orange-yellow centers bloom in profusion at the tips of the leafy branches.

Scientific Name: Aster novae-angliae
Zone: 3
Light: Sun
Height: 12-24"
New Shape: Upright
Foliage: Green
Flower: Purple
Bloom Time: August-October