Grape Crush New England Aster, Fall Aster

Grape Crush New England Aster, Fall Aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Grape Crush'

This fruiting perennial that produces edible fruit in the home orchard or kitchen garden.

  • Fruit is produced reliably in Ontario's climate; well suited to home orchard and kitchen garden use.
  • Flowers in spring provide pollinator value before the fruit develops through summer.
  • Plant in full sun with well-drained soil.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade to full shade with moist, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Moist, Average
Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
0.7 – 0.8
Mature Spread (meters)
1.0 – 1.1
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Purple
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Fall
Habit
Mounding
Deer Resistant
✓
Pollinator Friendly
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Landscape Uses
Border, Rock garden
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in full sun, with an average to moist soil. Needs good air circulation to limit mildew issues and prevent the bottom foliage from dropping. Pinch back 1/3 of the foliage twice before early summer, to maintain shape and foliage vigour. Does not require staking.
Notes
The botanical name for New England Aster, Fall Aster has been updated from Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush' to Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Grape Crush'.

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