Aster 'Grape Crush'

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Hardiness Zone 3

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Family Asteraceae

'Grape Crush' forms a large, well-rounded clump of deep to rich purple flowers, densely packed to cover the entire plant in autumn. Its dark green foliage persists until the flowers appear, adding beautiful structure before flowering. Perfect for adding a dramatic finishing touch to the late-season garden, while also providing a clean, tidy visual appeal.

Aster 'Grape Crush'

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Fertilizer for flowering

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodSeptember-October
Flower colorPurple
Foliage colorGreen
Maximum height30 inches (76 cm)
Maximum width3.7 feet (1.12 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-40°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Repellent
Helps repel certain pests

Repellent

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer