New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) is indigenous to a wide geographic area that encompasses moist prairies, meadows, valleys and stream banks in most Eastern and midwest states as far south to New Mexico. ‘Purple Dome’ is a very popular dwarf cultivar introduced by Dr. Richard Lighty, former director of Mt. Cuba Center in Greenville, Delaware. […]
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‘Purple Dome’ Aster Reliable In The Late Summer Garden
Posted by Hugh on August 30th, 2015
Posted in acidic soil, Aster, Autumn flowering, Bee Favorite, Butterflies, Native Plant, Perennials, Planting tips, Propagation (Cuttings), Propagation (dividing), Southern Appalachian Region, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, watering tips, Wildflowers, winter hardiness 
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