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Aster novae-angliae

'Purple Dome'

NEW ENGLAND ASTER

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

September, October

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade

Height

Soil Type

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Juglone Tolerant, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable

Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’

Syn. Symphyotrichum novae-angliae. Deep purple flowers. September – October. A shorter, more compact variety only 18″ tall. Full sun – light shade. Moist soil tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Garden borders. Deadhead flowers when finished to prevent reseeding. Northeastern U.S. native species. Zone 3.

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