Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (Purple Dome Aster)

Sun to ShadeZone: 3-9 18" tall Origin: USA

(syn: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) If you have never seen a mass of A. 'Purple Dome' in full flower, then you haven't yet lived! From Dr. Dick Lighty, former Director of the Mt. Cuba Center, Delaware, comes this wonderful selection of our drought-tolerant native New England aster. The 18" stems of fuzzy, narrow, green leaves are topped in early fall with vivid 1.5" wide shocking purple daisies...so thick you can't see the foliage. The clump will eventually spread to 2'. Planted en masse, the effect is indescribable! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)