Wood's Blue New York Aster

Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue'

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Overview

The Purple Dome New England Aster, Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome', enchants with profuse, vibrant purple daisy-like flowers. Its compact form, reaching up to 18 inches high and 24 inches wide, makes it a perfect front-of-border perennial. Blooms late summer to fall, providing a late-season nectar source. Thrives in full sun, prefers well-drained soil. Hardy in Zones 4-8, it's a low-maintenance choice that dazzles in mass plantings or mixed beds.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8

Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — The Purple Dome New England Aster

Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'

Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — vibrant purple daisy-like flowers

Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — reaching up to 18 inches high and 24 inches wide

Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — makes it a perfect front-of-border perennial

Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — Blooms late summer to fall, providing a late-season nectar source

Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — Thrives in full sun, prefers well-drained soil

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 8–12 Inches

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — The Purple Dome New England Aster

Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'

Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — vibrant purple daisy-like flowers

Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — reaching up to 18 inches high and 24 inches wide

Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — makes it a perfect front-of-border perennial

Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — Blooms late summer to fall, providing a late-season nectar source

Wood's Blue New York Aster (Aster Novi-Belgii 'Wood's Blue') — Thrives in full sun, prefers well-drained soil

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