Description
Purple Dome New England Aster is a low bushy
native
perennial
with hairy stems and rough lance-like green leaves. Rich purple daisy-like flowers completely cover the plant from
late summer
into fall. Prefers full sun and rich, moist soils.
Aster novae-angliae provides nectar in fall and acts as a host for the Pearl Crescent, checkerspot butterflies, and various moths.Learn more about planting for butterflies with Georgia natives with this brochure.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
N. America, SE Native |
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Height: |
1.5’ – 2’ |
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Spread: |
2’ – 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance Plant. Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil. Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Goldenrod, Marsh Blazing Star, Big Bluestem
IMAGES: Photo by Drew Avery, New England Aster ‘Purple Dome’, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Aster novae-angliae Purple Dome 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Aster novae-angliae Purple Dome 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Purple Dome 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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