Aster, Grape Crush New England Aster

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.