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Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush'

New England Aster 'Grape Crush'

New England Aster 'Grape Crush'

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • September
  • October

  • Purple flowers
  • Abondant flowers
  • Autumn flowering
  • Easy care
  • Attracts butterflies and bees

This magnificent fall-flowering perennial offers the appearance of a small, dense bush with purple flowers growing on lanceolate dark green leaves, ending the season in beauty and color. It grows quite quickly, it is easy to maintain, and grows best in the sun or partial shade. It likes cool, well-drained soil. It attracts bees and butterflies.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
40 - 44 in.
Spread
40 - 44 in.
Height
26 - 30 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Bushy

Flowering colours:

  • Purple

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Moderate

Maintenance:

  • Easy

Soil requirement:

  • Well drained
  • Fresh

Features

Resistance:

  • Salt

Attract:

  • Pollinators
  • Butterflies

Use:

  • Borders
  • Clumps
  • Flowerbeds
  • Isolated

Attribute:

  • Autumn colors

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