Kickin® Purple Aster

Light Needs

Full Sun

(At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

1-2 Feet

Mature Spread

2 Feet

Growing Zones

5 to 9

For some late-season interest, you will be hard-pressed to beat the colorful Kickin® Purple Aster. Blooming from late summer into the fall, the Kickin® Purple Aster develops vivid violet blooms with a contrasting yellow center. With a compact size of around 2 feet tall, this aster is a welcome addition in any garden.

The Kickin® Purple Aster forms mounds of fine green foliage that is later covered with a mass of blooms from August onwards. It is known to attract butterflies but thankfully not rabbits and grows well in zones 5 to 9. Ideal for adding late color to the borders, Kickin® Purple is also well suited to growing in a pot. 

Kickin® Purple Aster Care

For the best flowering display, plant the Kickin® Purple Aster in full sun. This aster prefers a moderately fertile, moist, but free-draining soil. Avoid overwatering as this can lead to root rot. In poor soils, you can apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in the spring to give the plant a boost.  

Deadheading the spent flowers will encourage new blooms to form. In late fall, cut the plant back to just a few inches above soil level. 

Kickin® Purple Aster Spacing

The Kickin® Purple Aster can grow to a final size of 2 feet tall and wide. To create a block of color, group several plants together, spaced 24 to 30 inches apart.