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Aster novae-angliae 'September Ruby'

Family Compositae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Aster novae-angliae 'September Ruby' (New England aster) bears medium magenta blooms during late summer to mid-fall. The foliage is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Aster novae-angliae 'September Ruby' has a natural resistance to rabbits. Aster novae-angliae 'September Ruby' attracts butterflies to your garden.