COMMON NAME
New England aster 'Purple Dome'
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
ALSO KNOWN AS
Aster nova-angliae
Plant family
Aster (Asteraceae)
Plant group
Wildflowers and Herbs
This variety can grow just up to 2 ft in height.
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OBSERVERS
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OBSERVATIONS
Identification hints
The stems branches of New England Aster are covered with gland-tipped hairs.
Did you know?
Because New England Aster has such beautiful flowers, many cultivars of it have been developed; at least 50 are commercially available.
DISTRIBUTION IN TH U.S.
There is no information available about this species.
HABITAT
There is no information available about this species.
ATTRIBUTES
Leaves
Leaves are hairy and without leaf stalks, the base of the leaves clasp around the thick stem.
Flowers
Composite flowers of New England asters have many ray florets, typically about 30. They can vary in color from pink to purple to white, blooming at the end of the densely leaved branches. Flowers are typically about 1.5" across. Plants typically have numerous flowers and flower for a long period of time.
Fruits
Fruits of New England aster are achenes. They are slightly ribbed and with tufts of hair that aid in wind dispersal.
Bloom Time
Blooming between August and October
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