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Aster novae angliae 'Purple Dome'
Aster novae angliae 'Purple Dome'
Compact aster · Rich purple flowers & yellow centers · Blooms late summer into fall · Perfect for front-of-border plantings
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Purple Dome aster is a compact, late-blooming perennial prized for its dense mound of rich purple flowers with bright yellow centers. Blooming from late summer well into fall, it delivers strong color just when many perennials are finishing.
Unlike taller asters, Purple Dome stays naturally short and rounded, making it ideal for the front of perennial borders, edging, and smaller garden spaces. The tidy habit requires little support and resists flopping, even when covered in bloom.
This variety is also an important late-season nectar source for bees and butterflies, combining ornamental value with pollinator support in a compact footprint.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Compact, rounded growth habit
- Vibrant purple fall flowers
- Bright yellow centers for contrast
- Late-season bloom window
- Excellent for small spaces and borders
- Strong pollinator value
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sun: Full sun to mostly sunny
- Soil: Average, well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–10
- Growth habit: Compact, mounded
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~1.5 ft. × 1.5 ft.
- Flower color: Deep purple
- Center: Bright yellow
- Bloom time: Late summer through late fall
- Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, late-season pollinators
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun for best flowering
- Space plants for airflow
- Water regularly during establishment
- Works well at the front of borders
CARE MADE EASY
- Deadhead to extend bloom or leave flowers for pollinators
- Cut back in late fall or early spring
- Divide every few years to maintain vigor
- No staking required
BEST USES
- Front-of-border plantings
- Pollinator gardens
- Fall color displays
- Cottage and perennial gardens
- Small-space landscapes
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Purple Dome aster if you:
- Want compact fall color
- Garden in smaller spaces
- Need late-season blooms
- Garden for pollinators
- Prefer tidy, low-maintenance plants
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.