Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'

Aster novae-angliae

New England Aster

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Great purple bloom to extend fall color.

Height

18-24 Inches

Spread

30 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

September-October

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Put companion plants in front to hide lower stems.
Pinch back new growth in spring to encourage compact plant.

When to Divide

early spring

Good Companions

Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus), Cranesbill (Geranium x cantabrigiense), Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
• Butterflies
Attributes & Uses
• Cut Flowers
• Containers
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained