Purple Dome New England Aster
Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Purple Dome New England Aster highlights at a glance!
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones
Deep purple blooms and centers, the Purple Dome New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome') is a pollinator and buzzing bee go-to nectar resource that you will absolutely adore having in your landscape! These faster-growing perennials may not bloom right away, they do bloom just when other plants are calling it quits! Vibrant purple fluffy, frilly blooms start in summer and last right until frost in most climates!
Not just long-lasting blooms, the Purple Dome Aster blooms profusely and completely covers the plant. It is a definite bee and butterfly and bird attractor and a real show-stopper! The neat and tidy rounded mounds of green foliage are so easy-care and have minimal maintenance to keep them looking great!
Growing to about 1-2 feet high and 2-3 feet wide, these space-saving perennials are readily tucked into large existing gardens and small yards with ease! Very cold-hardy and deer-resistant plants, Purple Dome retains its native family's adaptability and endurance! Featuring fast growth and finely textured green leaves, Aster plants look fantastic even when not in bloom!
Planting and Application:
Purple Dome makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature! Add as a solo specimen spilling over the edges of a pot or as a late season accent in mixed planters around your patio, front porch or even decorating your front entry with seasonal color! In the garden bed and border, these are tidy edging and mass planting perennials! Use in solid rows or winding bands throughout perennial gardens for late season color!
Aster looks outstanding when paired with ornamental grasses, late blooming Rudbeckia, Coneflowers, and Chrysanthemums! They of course look fantastic with other Asters! These cheerful little plants fit anywhere in the sun garden, perennial border or cottage garden! And adding just one or two turns any garden into a pollinator garden! Aster are a host plant for the Pearl Crescent Butterflies larvae, and feeds hungry bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with their generous amounts of late-season nectar!
- Dark Purple Daisy-Like Blooms & Dark Purple Centers
- Blooms Late Summer Through Frost
- Attracts Butterflies & Bees!
- Easy-Care for Containers & Space-Saving Accents
- Small Mounded Form - Great Edging & Facer Plants
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Requiring full sun, Purple Dome can take some afternoon shade in the hottest of its favored USDA growing zones of 4 through 8. Plant these herbaceous perennials in a moderate soil range with good drainage. Tolerant of lower moisture to average moisture environments once established, Aster should not be allowed to become extremely dry during the summer. Pinching back the stem tips in late spring and early summer will produce denser growth and heavier blooming. This plant may be divided every few years in the spring.
- Full Sun
- Cold Hardy & Adaptable
- Moderate Moisture & Well-Drained Soils
- Pinch Back in Late Spring/Early Summer
- Rust, Disease & Deer Resistant
Order your fall garden upgrades and get them delivered to your doorstep with Purple Dome New England Asters and other great low-maintenance perennials from NatureHills.com!
