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

Vibrant, hot-pink, star-shaped flowers with yellow center accents adorn lance-shaped green foliage through autumn. The compact, mounding habit of this sport of Aster 'Purple Dome' has proven mildew resistance. Reaching between 18 and 20 inches, 'Vibrant Dome' performs best in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. A beautiful performer for late season color.

Height: 18-20 Inches
Spread: 30 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8

Helenium autumnale
Helenium autumnale
Common Name: common sneezeweed

Our local native with yellow or bronze single daisy-like flowers on stout branched stems in late summer. Petals have distinct tooth-like indentations; hence the common name, dog-toothed daisy. All sneezeweeds have three-lobed petals which distiguish them from Rudbeckia and other yellow coneflowers. Brown, rust colored fruit appear in fall. Great for cut flowers and the avid butterfly gardener.

Height: 3-5 Feet
Spread: 3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8