Aster novi-belgii 'Alert'
Common Name: New York Aster, Michaelmas Daisy
Densely packed clusters of deep purplish-red flowers provide outstanding color in the garden from late summer into fall. They make a terrific accent to fall blooming grasses and the changing colors of the trees. 'Alert' has an especially compact habit and the flowers are great for cutting.
The novi-belgii species is valued for its compact growth habit, rich flower color, and floriferous tendancies. It is native to North America.
