Aster novae-angliae 'Kickin Carmine Red' - ter novae-angliae 'Kickin Carmine Red'~ Kickin® Carmine Red New England Aster - Shipped
Kickin Carmine Red New England Aster is a compact, mounded native perennial with hairy stems with rough lance-like dark green leaves. A profusion of semi double magenta red daisy-like flowers with a large yellow eye completely cover the plant from late summer into fall. Prefers full sun and rich, moist soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
N. America, SE Native |
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Height: |
1.5’ - 2’ |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance Plant. Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil. Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Goldenrod, Marsh Blazing Star, Big Bluestem
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.