CyberSalad: Garden Pursuits: Perennials: New England Aster

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Aster novae-angliae

New England Asters range in size from less than one foot to 6 feet. The predominant colors are blue, lavender and purple, but among the hybrids are white varieties and every shade of red from pink to crimson.
All asters do well in full sun in ordinary well-drained garden soil. Propagate asters by digging up the clumps and dividing. New England asters multiply quickly and should be divided and reset in spring or fall every other year.

	'Purple Dome', Semidouble, 2", sunny-yellow flowers float on wiry stems above lance-shaped, green foliage. Attracts butterflys and is a superb cut flower. Blooms early summer to fall. Grows to 18" (46 cm) tall.
	'Pink', Abundant flowers in pink bloom in autumn, adding bright color to the late garden. A great addition to the perennial border where it attracts butterflies and can be used for cut flowers. Grows 12-18 inches tall.
	'Purple', Abundant flowers in purple bloom in autumn, adding bright color to the late garden. A great addition to the perennial border where it attracts butterflies and can be used for cut flowers. Grows 12-18 inches tall.

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