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Purple Dome New England Aster

Aster Novae-Angliae 'Purple Dome'

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Overview

The Purple Dome New England Aster ('Aster novae-angliae' 'Purple Dome') is a compact perennial reaching 18-24 inches tall and wide. It boasts a prolific display of vibrant purple, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers each fall. Ideal for borders and mass plantings, this native cultivar is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, offering a stunning, low-maintenance option for vibrant autumn color.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Type Perennial
Purple Dome New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae 'Purple Dome') — Ideal for borders and mass plantings, this native cultivar is drought tolerant and attracts
Purple Dome New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae 'Purple Dome') — It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soilPurple Dome New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae 'Purple Dome') — It boasts a prolific display of vibrant purple, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers each

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae

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Purple Dome New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae 'Purple Dome') — Ideal for borders and mass plantings, this native cultivar is drought tolerant and attracts
Purple Dome New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae 'Purple Dome') — It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil
Purple Dome New England Aster (Aster Novae-Angliae 'Purple Dome') — It boasts a prolific display of vibrant purple, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers each

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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