Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'

New England Aster

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Common Name:

New England Aster

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Purple

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

55 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome') - Description

The glory of autumn, these natives are widely adapted and nearly pest-free. It has multitudes of purple 1-1/2" flowers with yellow centers.

New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome') - Blooming

Blooms can be white, blue, red, pink, lavender. Most flowers will have yellow centers and resemble a typical Daisy.

New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome') - Growth

There are about 250 species of Asters, but generally they need full sun, or partial shade. Plants range in size from 6 inches to 6 ft. in height.

New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome') - Planting

Sow seeds in spring or autumn, in a cold frame using containers. Divide in spring (preferably) or in autumn making sure to replant only vigorous, young shoots. Also, root basal cuttings of certain species in spring.

New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome') - Pest

Susceptible to wilt, gray mold, rusts, powdery mildew, white smut, rosy blister gall, and aster yellows. Fungal leaf spots and stem cankers are common. Aphids, tarsonemid mites, slugs, snails, and nematodes can cause problems.