Aster: Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
Botanical name: Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
Common name: New England aster
also known as (Lasallea novae-angliae 'Purple Dome', hairy Michaelmas daisy, late rose of summer, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome')
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| Soil: | dry, neutral, sand |
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| Zones: | 4a thru 8b |
| Care: |
easy
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Attributes: |
deer resistant, poisonous, fall interest, butterfly attracting, bee attracting, drought tolerant |
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description for "Aster: Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'"
'Purple Dome' has a deep purple, semi-double, daisy-type flower that is 1-1/2 to 2 inches across. This is a mildew resistant dwarf variety. It typically does well as a cut flower. Compact habit, without pinching. The asters are a large group of plants, over 600 species, distributed throughout the world. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Aster novae-angliae is native to the eastern United States. The cultivar 'Purple Dome' was introduced by Mt. Cuba Gardens in Delaware.
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