" The Aster æProfessor KippenburgÆ, Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. The flowers are 1-2ö wide with a plant width of 12-18ö and a height of 18-20ö. Aster æProfessor KippenburgÆ 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 æProfessor KippenburgsÆ make an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses."