With its late-season color and sturdy, compact habit, Aster novae-angliae 'Kickin(R) Purple' (New England Aster 'Kickin Purple') is an easy way to keep your garden blooming when summer perennials start to fade. From late summer into fall, it covers itself with rich violet-purple, daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centers that are a magnet for pollinators and a standout in borders and cutting gardens.

Plant it where it will get full sun for best flowering, though it will also perform in part shade. Provide average to moist, well-drained soil and water during dry stretches, especially in its first season. Good air circulation helps reduce foliar issues; avoid letting the soil dry out for long periods. In garden beds, this aster blends beautifully with ornamental grasses and other late bloomers for a natural, meadow-style look.

This selection stays much more compact than the straight species, typically reaching about 23-25 inches tall with a similar spread, so it fits easily at the front to middle of the border. If you want an even denser plant, you can pinch or shear stems back lightly in early summer; otherwise, let it grow naturally for a full, mounded shape. Deadheading is optional, but cutting stems for bouquets will keep fresh color coming indoors.

After flowering, you can cut plants back to the ground to tidy the bed and encourage strong new growth next spring. Hardy in USDA Zones 5-8, 'Kickin Purple' is a dependable perennial for dependable fall color and seasonal pollinator activity.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 23-25"
• Spread: 23-25"
• Attracts: Butterflies

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