Common Name	New England Aster or Aster
Botanical Name	Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
Zones	3,4,5,6,7,8
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Water Needs	Average
Soil	Rich
Height	18-24"
Spread	12-18"
Critter Resistance	N/A
Other	Performs best in rich, evenly moist soil and full sun and air circulation.  Pinch plants back from late Spring until July 4th for dense growth.  Plants perform better if divided every couple of years in Spring.
Plant Size	Grade #1
Ships	March - April

'Purple Dome' forms a nice compact, rounded mound of solid royal purple flowers from late summer into fall.   Butterflies love them!