Grape Crush New England Aster
Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush' PPAF
Full sun
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Lowe's
5310 Ballantyne Commons Parkway Charlotte NC 28277
- Lowe's
2115 Matthews Township Parkway Matthews NC 28105
- Lowe's
5711 West Highway 74 Indian Trail NC 28079
- Pike Landscape Design Yard
12630 N Community House Rd Charlotte NC 28277
| Botanical Pronunciation | ASS-ter NO-vee ANG-lee-ay |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 2 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer through Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Mounding, Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dense Habit, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Pet Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blue Fescue (Festuca) ; Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
Thrives in moist, fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soils but highly adaptable. Prefers cool summer climates. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. For a neat, tidy appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!