| Description | A short compact Aster with a plethora dark purple flowers. |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | cold hardy to at least #5 |
| Sunlight | prefers full |
| Moisture | Prefers average to moist. I have seen it listed as draught tolerant, but in my garden the plants lower leaves will get crispy brown in draughty conditions. |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | dark purple, semi double flowers are produced in abundance in the fall, blooming early to mid September lasting into October |
| Dimensions | 18 inches tall, by 24" spread in two year old plants |
| Maintenance | Can be pinched for more compact plants and more flowers. Stop pinching by the end of June. |
| Propagation | division |
| Cultivar Origin | ‘Purple Dome’ was first observed along Pennsylvania Route 100 below Allentown, PA by Robert G. Seip of Lennilea Farm and given to Mt. Cuba Center (Mt Cuba web site) |
| Misc Facts | new scientific name Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’ |
| Author's Notes | When properly grown the entire plant will be covered with blooms. |
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