{"product_id":"purple-dome-aster","title":"Purple Dome Aster","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Dwarf Native New England Aster in Deep Purple\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurple Dome Aster (\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum novae-angliae\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Dome') is a compact selection of our native New England aster, forming a tidy dome that disappears under deep purple, golden-eyed daisies every fall. Unlike the tall, floppy wild species, Purple Dome stays neat without staking while delivering the same magnetic late-season nectar that monarchs and native bees depend on. A must-have native for pollinator gardens in Edina, Maple Grove, and Woodbury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum novae-angliae\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Dome'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–24 in tall, 24–30 in wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–8 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate summer to fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep purple with golden centers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage to moist, well-drained; tolerates clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Purple Dome in native and pollinator gardens, mixed borders, rain gardens, and naturalized areas. Its compact, self-supporting habit pairs beautifully with goldenrod, ornamental grasses, and sedum for a classic native fall scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall. Spring planting gives the longest establishment window before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 1–2 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells. New England aster prefers average to moist soil and blooms best with regular water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line keeps moisture even without wetting foliage, which helps prevent mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Purple Dome a Minnesota native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's a compact selection of native New England aster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need staking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, unlike the wild species it stays low and self-supporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for pollinators?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, New England aster is one of the most valuable fall nectar plants for monarchs and native bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer tend to avoid asters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Purple Dome with goldenrod, native grasses, and our other asters for a pollinator-friendly native fall garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315419500849,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/purple-dome-aster.jpg?v=1779864871","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/purple-dome-aster","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}