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Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush'

#PPAF

Also called Fall Aster


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Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush' - New England Aster from NVK Nurseries

Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush' - New England Aster from NVK Nurseries - Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

More About Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush' (PPAF)

  • AKA Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Grape Crush'
  • Vibrant rounded Purple flowers are produced on mounding green foliage
  • Compact mounding habit and has good resistance to powdery mildew
  • Bloom Time: Late summer- early fall

Zone:

3

Height:

70-80 cm

Spread:

100-110 cm

Colour:

Purple (deep)

New England Aster Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grows best in full sun, with an average to moist soil. Needs good air circulation to limit mildew issues and prevent the bottom foliage from dropping. Pinch back 1/3 of the foliage twice before early summer, to maintain shape and foliage vigour. Does not require staking. 

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Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush' (PPAF) Characteristics

Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Rock garden
Rock garden

Soil Moisture

Well-drained
Moist to Average

Growth Rate

Medium

Flowering Time

Lt. Sum-Fall
Fall

Habit

Compact
Mounding
Dwarf

Foliage Color

Green (dark)

Landscape uses

Border/edging