Aster novi-belgii 'Alert'

Bees and butterflies will flock to this flowering plant which has masses of purple flowers with golden centres. This dwarf variety is ideal for fronts of beds and containers.

Michaelmas Daisies are known for their long flowering season and bees will flock to the blooms! Extend your garden’s flowering season by adding this pretty, late bloomer to brighten up a mixed or herbaceous border after other perennials have come and gone. Extend your garden's flowering season by adding this pretty Michaelmas Daisy to brighten up a mixed or herbaceous border after other perennials have come and gone. It will also flourish in dappled shade. Asters can get to be 3-5', 1-1.5m tall but pinching can help maintain a more compact plant. Pinch the plants once or twice in the spring and in early summer to keep them compact.