The Aster ΅Professor Kippenburg¦, Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. The flowers are 1-2χ wide with a plant width of 12-18χ and a height of 18-20χ. 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.