• A vibrant purple aster flower, surrounded by green foliage, captured from a close-up.
  • A vibrant purple aster flower, captured from a close-up perspective, planted in a pot.
  • A Close-up of a butterfly lying in a purple aster flower with yellow center, in soft focus.
  • A close-up shot of a purple aster flower with a yellow center, surrounded by green leaves.
  • Aster roots, showcasing their dense root ball and readiness for planting.
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Aster Roots - Purple Dome

Late summer to late fall color

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Aster novae-angliae

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Late Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 24 inches

COLOR

  • Purple

Named after the mounding shape that they create, New England Aster Purple Dome is a perennial North American native. Cheerful, purple daisy-like blossoms, offset by their golden yellow center, typically bloom for up to four weeks. Gracing your garden from late summer to late fall, Aster Purple Dome is the perfect choice for borders, containers, or native landscapes. Attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies, Purple Dome improves all areas they are invited into.

  • • Mounds 18 to 24 inches high
  • • North American native
  • • Attracts pollinators

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Deep Enough to Accomadate Root Length

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 24 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

Planting Guide

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Aster Roots - Purple Dome

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Aster Roots - Purple Dome FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Purple Dome Aster?

Purple Dome Aster is graded No. 1.

Is Purple Dome Aster resistant to animals or disease?

Purple Dome Aster is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Purple Dome Aster grown from?

Purple Dome Aster is grown from a root.

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