" The Aster æPurple DomeÆ, Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. The flowers are 1-2ö wide with a plant width of 18-24ö and a height of 18ö. Aster æPurple DomeÆ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster æPurple DomeÆ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses."