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‘Purple Dome’ New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’): Compact Mildew-Resistant Mounds

‘Purple Dome’ New England aster (Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’) grows under 2 feet tall and wide, covering itself with semi-double, deep purple, daisy-like flowers from late summer to mid-fall. Mildew-resistant, attracts butterflies. Great as border specimen and cut flower.

Care

  • Soil: Moist, fertile.
  • Light: Full sun or partial shade.

Propagation & Problems

Division, root or stem cuttings. Usually trouble-free; mildew resistant.

Quick Reference

Height1–3 ft.
Spread1–3 ft.
Growth HabitClumps
Growth PaceModerate
LightFull Sun to Part Shade
MoistureAdaptable
MaintenanceModerate
FeaturesAttracts butterflies, native, showy flowers
Bloom TimeEarly Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Flower ColorPurple
UsesBeds, Borders
StyleContainer, Meadow Garden, Cut Flower, Beds and Borders
Seasonal InterestSpring Interest
ToleranceFrost Tolerant
TypePerennials

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