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Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'

New England Aster


Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds

  • Large clusters of purple flowers
  • Greenish gold centers
  • Blooms late summer-fall
  • Compact, mounding habit
Blooms all Season
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fast Growing
Fast Growing
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Vigorous
Vigorous



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Performs best in rich, moist, well-drained soil Provide good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew Pinch by 1/3 before end of June to keep compact and prevent needing to stake

Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Fast Growing
  • Low Maintenance
  • Container
  • Fall Color
  • Vigorous
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Blooms all Season

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Mounding
  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water