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Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
Common Name: New England aster

A naturally compact form with deep purple flowers in August and September. Eye-popping with Solidago 'Golden Fleece'. One of the most garden-worthy native selections out there. A fine introduction from the Mt. Cuba Center.

Height: 18 in
Spread: 1-2 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8

Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'
Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'
Common Name: turtlehead

Lustrous, deep green foliage is topped in August and September with rose pink, turtle-head-shaped flowers. Red stems persist most of the season. Bronze green early season growth is another distinctive feature.

Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 1 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-7

Sorghastrum nutans
Sorghastrum nutans
Common Name: yellow prairie grass
A vigorous native warm season grass with bluish green foliage turning a translucent yellow-deep gold fall color and bearing beautiful panicles of copper. Excellent for cut flowers.
Height: 3-4 Feet
Spread: 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 2-9