Grape Crush New England Aster Fruit star-like flower spikes emerge from

star-like flower spikes emerge from neat mounds in midsummer

Petal Count 25 to 30

and their stiff form creates the classic look perfectly

seersucker-like

The variety will respond very well to heavy shearing and pruning making this another great selection for larger topiary

Grape Crush New England Aster Fruit star-like flower spikes emerge fromAster novi belgii 'Grape Crush' PPAF Pronunciation: ASS ter NO vee ANG lee ay DESCRIPTION Deep purple flowers are densely packed on a nicely rounded mound. A fantastic way to keep your garden blooming beyond summer, providing continuing bright color and a nectar source for butterflies. Perfect as the middle layer of a cottage style perennial garden bed. Herbaceous perennial. LIGHT Full sun WATERING Keep soil moist, but not soggy. BLOOMS Late summer