Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (New England Asters)

New England Aster 'Purple Dome', Michaelmas Daisy 'Purple Dome', Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'

This dwarf native New England Aster blooms through September with an intensity that’s hard to believe. The 1” purple flowers are so dense they cover the foliage, creating a dome of bright purple 18” high. Plants show almost no mildew. Try ‘Purple Dome’ with Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer, Late Summer, Fall
Height12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 20"-24" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Wet Soil
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (New England Asters) | New England Aster 'Purple Dome', Michaelmas Daisy 'Purple Dome', Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' || This dwarf native New England Aster blooms through September with an intensity that’s hard to believe. The 1” purple flowers are so dense they cover the foliage, creating a dome of bright purple 18” high. Plants show almost no mildew. Try ‘Purple Dome’ with Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens
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