Low, spreading clumps of red-pink daisies make Symphyotrichum novi-belgii Alice Haslam a neat choice for the front of a border or a patio container. Yellow-centered flowers open from late summer into fall above slender green leaves, bringing color after many summer plants begin to fade.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Deadhead regularly, cut the stems to the ground in late fall, and divide vigorous clumps in spring every few years. The flowers attract bees and butterflies, while the compact growth fits cottage, wildlife, and city gardens.