Aster nov.-angliae 'Purple Dome'

Aster Purple Dome

A compact, mounded New England aster celebrated for its rich purple flowers with golden centers and its ability to stay short and tidy without staking. ‘Purple Dome’ delivers bold late-season color and is a favorite for pollinator gardens and front-to-mid border plantings.

Key features



Width: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft)



Height: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft)



Flower color: Deep purple with yellow centers



Bloom time: Late summer to fall



Foliage: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves



Form: Dense, rounded mound



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun (best flowering and habit)



Soil: Average to moist, well-drained



Water: Moderate; tolerates short dry periods once established



Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8



Landscape use



Front to mid-border perennial beds



Mass plantings for fall color



Pollinator gardens (excellent for bees and butterflies)



Cottage and mixed borders



Containers and edging



Notes



Excellent late-season pollinator plant



Generally deer resistant



Compact habit eliminates the need for staking



Benefits from division every few years to maintain vigor



Pairs well with ornamental grasses, sedum, and goldenro

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18"

Width

24"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Violet

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Clay

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No