Dee's Gardens
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!
Aster 'Purple Dome' with Ornamental Grass and
Russian Sage in background.