About the Aster -
Professor Kippenburg :
The Aster ‘Professor Kippenburg’, Aster novae-angliae,
has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that
cover the plant. The flowers are 1-2” wide with a
plant width of 12-18” and a height of 18-20”. It is
a definite showstopper. ‘Professor Kippenburg’,
blooming in the early fall till frost, is a definite
butterfly and bird attractor. ‘Professor Kippenburg’
looks great in borders and mass plantings. The
effect is indescribable.
Aster ‘Professor Kippenburg’ does require full
sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a
moderate soil range with good drainage that does not
become extremely dry during the summer. Aster
‘Professor Kippenburgs’ make an excellent container
plant or front of the garden feature and looks great
with ornamental grasses.
