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Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
New England Aster / (Symphyotrichum n.a.)
'Purple Dome' is a compact bushy plant with a profusion of dark purple, semi-double flowers which cover the plant entirely from September thru October.
Benefits
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Attracts butterflies |
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Compact size |
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Does not need to be staked |
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Good cut flower |
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Grows in sun or light shade |
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Plant in full sun or light shade in moist, well-drained soil.
Mix with native grasses and goldenrods (Solidago) for a spectacular display in the fall.
Place in an area with good air circulation to keep foliage looking good.
Cut back after flowering to prevent the spread of variable seedlings.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Native Range
moist meadows, open woods, fields; Massachusetts and Vermont to North Dakota and Wyoming south to New Mexico and Virginia; Maine to the Rockies south to northern Texas and Georgia
Native Trivia
Monarchs east of the Rocky Mountains migrate to a mountainous area west of Mexico City. Butterflies gain energy from nectar plants like asters to fuel their long southward migration.
"Asters are a great source of nectar for migrating monarchs and other late season butterflies."
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