Aster - Purple Dome

The Aster 'Purple Dome', Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. The flowers are 1-2" wide with a plant width of 18-24" and a height of 18" It is a definite showstopper. Purple Domes bloom in the early fall till frost, 'Purple Dome' is a definite butterfly and bird attractor. 'Purple Domes' looks great in borders and mass plantings. The effect is indescribable. Aster 'Purple Dome' does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster 'Purple Dome' makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.