'Purple Dome' Aster - Aster novae-angliae

'Purple Dome' Aster (Aster novae-angliae) starts blooming at the end of summer, right when fresh flowers are needed the most! Waves of purple flowers smother the foliage in the fall, providing a fresh, nectar-rich food source for pollinators at this crucial time. It's easy to enjoy the blooms on this low-maintenance perennial. No trimming or shaping is required to keep it neat. It grows well in garden beds or in containers on patios and porches. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and let the pollinators enjoy!

Vital Details:

Plant Size: 18" tall x 20" wide

Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day)

Water: Average moisture

Hardiness: USDA zone 3-8 (Find your hardiness zone)

Pollinator Value: Attracts butterflies of all types, as well as other pollinating insects.

Host Plant To The Following: Pearly Crescent, Painted Lady, Silvery Checkerspot butterflies.

Notable Features: Deer-resistant, long-blooming, drought-tolerant, native

Pot Size: One quart

Plant name: Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'