Aster dumosus 'Wood's Purple'
New York Aster
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7
This is a nice, short, light purple variety for the border or container. Great fall color! Very mildew and rust resistant.
Height
8-12 Inches
Spread
15 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
September-October
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Pinch back new growth to encourage a nice compact plant. Mulch to keep shallow roots cool in the summer.
When to Divide
early spring
Good Companions
Goldenrod (Solidago ), Fall Blooming Reed Grass (Calamagrostis arundinacea var. brachytricha), Stonecrop (Sedum ), Fall Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia ), Hardy Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum ), Coneflower (Echinacea ), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Monarch®)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Containers |
| • | Ground Cover |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
