Alpine Pinkie aster forms a ground-hugging mat of light green foliage topped with masses of cheerful pink, yellow-centred daisies in late spring, well ahead of the typical fall aster season. Its low, spreading habit makes it a good choice for rock gardens, border edges, and container plantings where repeat groupings show off the flowers best. It is notably drought-tolerant and dislikes wet feet, making it a natural fit for xeriscape-style plantings.