About the Aster - Purple
Dome :
The Aster ‘Purple Dome’, Aster novae-angliae, has
beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover
the plant. The flowers are 1-2” wide with a plant
width of 18-24” and a height of 18”. It is a
definite showstopper. Purple Domes bloom in the
early fall till frost, ‘Purple Dome’ is a definite
butterfly and bird attractor. ‘Purple Domes’ looks
great in borders and mass plantings. The effect is
indescribable.
Aster ‘Purple Dome’ does require full sun, but
can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil
range with good drainage that does not become
extremely dry during the summer. Aster ‘Purple Dome’
makes an excellent container plant or front of the
garden feature and looks great with ornamental
grasses.
