ASTER NOVAE-ANGLIAE PURPLE DOME / NEW ENGLAND ASTER

Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome', commonly known as New England Aster 'Purple Dome', is a compact and bushy perennial that offers vibrant purple color and texture in the fall garden. Known for its rich purple flowers with golden centers, 'Purple Dome' is a smaller variety of New England Aster, making it perfect for front-of-border plantings, containers, or smaller garden spaces. Its dense growth habit and late-season bloom make it a favorite among gardeners seeking to add color when most plants are finishing their flowering season.

Why Choose Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'?

• Comparison: 'Purple Dome' is a more compact, bushy version of the traditional New England Aster, growing to just 30–45 cm tall. Unlike other larger varieties, it forms a rounded, mounded shape that is ideal for smaller spaces or container gardening, while still offering the classic vibrant purple blooms.
• Companions: The rich purple flowers of 'Purple Dome' pair beautifully with other fall-blooming perennials such as Sedum, Rudbeckia, and Chrysanthemum. Its compact size also makes it a perfect companion for ornamental grasses, Echinacea, and shorter varieties of asters or phlox.

Key Features:

• Vibrant Purple Flowers: 'Purple Dome' produces an abundance of deep purple, daisy-like flowers with striking yellow centers, creating a stunning contrast in the garden.
• Compact Growth: Growing to just 30–45 cm in height, 'Purple Dome' is perfect for the front of borders, small garden spaces, or containers, where it can showcase its vibrant blooms without overpowering surrounding plants.
• Pollinator-Friendly: 'Purple Dome' is highly attractive to pollinators like butterflies and bees, making it a great addition to any wildlife or pollinator-friendly garden.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: Blooming from late summer to fall, this aster adds color and texture to your garden as many other plants are finishing their bloom cycle.
• Easy to Grow: 'Purple Dome' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a low-maintenance plant once established. It is also drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for low-water or xeriscape gardens.
• Attractive Foliage: The dark green, lance-shaped leaves form a dense mound, providing texture and structure even when not in bloom.

Specifications:

• Height: 30–45 cm | Spread: 45–60 cm.
• Bloom Time: Late summer to fall.
• Hardiness: Zone 4.

Add Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' to your garden for a pop of vibrant purple color in the fall. Perfect for smaller spaces, the front of borders, or containers, this compact aster will brighten up your garden with minimal care, providing valuable late-season color and attracting pollinators.