Grape Crush New England Aster is bushy native perennial with a mounded habit and hairy stems with rough lance-like dark green leaves. Rich dark purple daisy-like flowers completely cover the plant from in fall. Prefers full sun and rich, moist soils.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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N. America, SE Native
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Height:
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2’ - 3’
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Spread:
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3’ - 4’
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Spacing:
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3’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Purple
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Season of Interest:
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Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance Plant. Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil. Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Goldenrod, Marsh Blazing Star, Big Bluestem
IMAGES: Photo by Proven Winners, Grape Crush New England Aster, (2) ECP, Purple Asters & Brown Pods in an Autumn Garden
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
