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Genus: Aster Species: novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' Common Name: New England Aster Family: Asteraceae Order: Asterales Native: Northern North America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 3 to 6 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Late Summer Flower Color: Pink-purple Propagation: Seed, division or stem cutting Zone: 4-8 Alternate species: A. novi-belgii Note: New England Aster is suitable for borders, and wild flower or butterfly gardens. Regular pinching of stems before mid-Summer promotes compactness. Tall varieties of this plant need staking. Plant is susceptible to mildew. Under poorly-drained soil, aster wilt may occur. Prefers sunny, moist, well drained, organic-rich soil.