Aster novae-angliae Purple Dome

Aster novae-angliae Purple Dome Perennial Plants Flowers

The Purple Dome New England Aster is a late-summer bloomer which continues to flower into fall. It has a neat, compact habit that looks attractive in pots and produces deep purple blooms. Pruning when it first emerges in summer encourages an even bushier habit. A great food source for pollinators but rarely eaten by deer.

Plant Details:
Zone: 3 - 8
Height: 18-24"
Spread: 24-36"
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer
Flower Color: Purple Shades
Good Cut Flower: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Bee-friendly: Yes
Attracts butterflies: Yes

Are asters edible?

Aster plants can be consumed fresh or dried, with the Native Americans utilizing their roots in soups and their young leaves as cooked greens.

Do asters have medicinal value?

Native American traditional medicine includes multiple aster species in treatments for conditions such as earaches, headaches, and toothache. In China, the plants also have a place in traditional medicine, with value placed on brewing the roots to create remedies to ease various ailments.

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