The stunning deep purple daisy flowers of 'Purple Dome' New England Aster appear in August on compact upright plants. A wonderful introduction from a wonderful plantsman, Dr. Richard Lighty, and the Mt. Cuba Center. Asters naturally grew in moist prairies and meadows in the eastern US thriving in full sun. Great for erosion control and pollinators love it. Pinch back stems before mid summer to promoter fuller more floriferous plants, this will also control the height and prevent if from flopping. Can self-seed so it is best to cutback after flowering to prevent seedling varieties in the garden. New England Aster is a larval host to the Pearl Crescent Butterfly caterpillar and the Checkerspot Butterfly caterpillar. It provides nectar for bees, hoverflies, skippers, and butterflies and is especially important as a late-season nectar source for migrating butterflies. (New name is Symphyotricum novae-angliae.)
Height
24 Inches
Spread
18 Inches
Bloom Color
Purple
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
4
Aster novae-angliae Purple Dome #1 (NATIVE-deep purple)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Cut Flower
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Erosion Control
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Habit: Compact
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Native
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Rain Garden Plants
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Dry
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Moist
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Sandy
Bloom Time
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Summer
Exposure
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Sun
Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Butterflies
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Attracts Pollinators
Tolerance
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Black Walnut Tolerant
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Drought Tolerant
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Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Green
Companion Plants to Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
