Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
#COPFAlso called Fall Aster
Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' - New England Aster
More About Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (COPF)
- AKA Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
- A profuse, blooming perennial with dark purple flowers
- Compact, mounding habit of dark green foliage
- A dwarf cultivar from the native perennial Aster novae-angliae
- Bloom Time: Late summer to mid autumn
Zone:
5Height:
40-50 cmSpread:
40-60 cmColour:
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.
Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' (COPF) Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Rabbit Resistant
Cut Flower/Foliage
Low Maintenance
Salt Tolerant
Long Blooming
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist to Average
Growth Rate
MediumFlowering Time
Lt. Sum-FallFall
Habit
DwarfCompact
Mounding
Foliage Color
GreenLandscape uses
Border/edgingRoadside planting
Suitable Substitutions for Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
Aster dumosus 'Wood's Purple'
Michaelmas Daisy
