Photo courtesy John Henry

Aster dumosus 'Alert'

  • Asters are great for their late summer and fall bloom.
  • Alert is one of the best reds, a compact plant
  • Nice cut flower, deer resistant and attracts butterflies

Height:

12-15 In

Spread:

12-15 In

Hardiness Zone:

Zone 3-8

 

Characteristics & Attributes for Aster dumosus 'Alert'

Attributes
• Focal Point
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Mass Planting
• Border or Bed
Foliage Color
• Green
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Habit
• Upright
• Mounding