4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

314 · 454 · 6868

Aster 'Alert'

Michaelmas Daisy

Crimson-red with dark green foliage. Dwarf variety.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Full sun, well-drained soil of average fertility. Remember to stop cutting back mid to late July for fall blooming varieties. Asters do require dividing every two to three years to retain vigor.

Interesting Information
Aster is derived from Greek and refers to the star-like shape of the flower

Plant Type Perennial		Bloom Color Deep Red		Foliage Color Glossy Deep Green
Height 12-16 Inches		Spread 1-2 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8		Patented No

Aster (Michaelmas Daisy 'Professor Kippenburg')	Miscanthus sinensis (Maiden Grass 'Sarabande')
Rudbeckia fulgida (Black-Eyed Susan 'Goldsturm')

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Red	Exposure • Sun	Soil Moisture Preference • Medium	Wildlife/Disease Resistance • Mildew Resistant
Season of Interest (Flowering) • September • October	Attributes • Patio Container Pots • Cut Flower • Double Flower • Balcony Pots • Fall Color