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Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome' (New England aster)

Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome' Photo/Illustration: Chris Curless

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome' ASS-ter no-vay-AN-glee-ay Common Name: New England aster Genus: Aster
Growing to less than 2 feet tall and wide, 'Purple Dome' covers itself with semi-double, deep purple, daisy-like flowers from late summer to midfall. In addition to being mildew resistant, it attracts butterflies. It's great as a border specimin and as a cut flower.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Mounds of purple flowers with yellow eyes. Great late season butterfly plant.
 Care: Grow in moist, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade.
 Propagation: Division, root or stem cuttings.
 Problems: Usually trouble-free. Mildew resistant.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Adaptable
Maintenance Moderate
Tolerance Frost Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Native; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses Beds and Borders
Style Container, Cut Flower, Meadow Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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