grape crush aster - GARDEN
* What it is: ‘Grape Crush’ is a recently introduced variety of our native New England aster that’s a very heavy bloomer and also compact enough that staking usually isn’t needed despite the many ... Bringing refinement to fall blooming Asters, 'Grape Crush' produces a large, very round mound with densely packed flowers. We have observed no lodging in our trials, a phenomenal achievement for fall blooming Asters.
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Very rich, dark purple flowers are produced above dark green foliage in early fall to midfall. A perfect finale to the growing ... ‘Grape Crush’ descends from a hearty native species, but it is more compact than its parents and blooms longer than other asters. It prefers moderate moisture, so it probably shouldn’t be considered for droughty locations.
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However, it is deer resistant and salt tolerant. Aster novae‑angliae ‘Grape Crush’ is a compact, upright New England aster that explodes with rich, grape‑purple blooms in late summer and fall. Its dense habit and saturated color make it a standout pollinator magnet during the season when gardens need it most. Play up the autumn color in your garden with Symphyotrichum (Aster) novae-angliae 'Grape Crush,' a North American native that produces a sizeable mound of spectacular, carefree color while providing a late season food source for pollinators. I planted Grape Crush in my sister-in-law's garden two years ago, and it's become her favorite plant among about two shrubs and perennials.
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It's been very showy with bright purple flowers... and lots of them. Penn Live: This fall purple-bloomer is one of the showiest native asters yet: George’s Plant Pick of the Week This fall purple-bloomer is one of the showiest native asters yet: George’s Plant Pick of the Week