Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush' - Grape Crush New England Aster - Shipped

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. Type: Perennial Origins: N. America, SE Native Height: 2’ - 3’ Spread: 3’ - 4’ Spacing: 3’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Fall 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.