Aster oblongifolius x novae-angliae 'Thunderdome' - ASTER HYBRID 'THUNDERDOME'
One of the breakthroughs in aster breeding :
'Thunderdome' combines deep purple flowers of New England Aster and bushy mounding habit and aromatic leaves of Aromatic Aster. Both parents are very tough and superior native asters, excellent plants for Midwestern conditions.
This is large plant (4' tall x 3' wide) so leave some space for it!
Blooming Time: end of August to September
Size: 4' tall x 3' wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 8
Culture: sun to half shade, adaptable to soil conditions, average soils
Moisture Needs: dry, medium-dry to medium
Origin: Hybrid of two native asters. New introduction of Brent Horvath from Intrinsic Perennials (Hebron, Illinois) from 2023. Patent pending
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes (deer may nibble on it, if overpopulated)
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: variety of pollinators and butterflies butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds: no, but seeds may attract small song birds
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" deep pot
Picture copyright: Intrinsic Perennials
Plant combination: Great in small groups or as individual plant in smaller beds (background or middle part of the bed) - public spaces, private gardens, pollinator gardens, butterfly gardens, naturalistic gardens. Can be combined with majority of common and native perennials (and their cultvars). Looks wonderflu with medium and tall grasses.
Aster oblongifolius x novae-angliae 'Thunderdome' - ASTER HYBRID 'THUNDERDOME'
One of the breakthroughs in aster breeding :
'Thunderdome' combines deep purple flowers of New England Aster and bushy mounding habit and aromatic leaves of Aromatic Aster. Both parents are very tough and superior native asters, excellent plants for Midwestern conditions.
This is large plant (4' tall x 3' wide) so leave some space for it!
Blooming Time: end of August to September
Size: 4' tall x 3' wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 8
Culture: sun to half shade, adaptable to soil conditions, average soils
Moisture Needs: dry, medium-dry to medium
Origin: Hybrid of two native asters. New introduction of Brent Horvath from Intrinsic Perennials (Hebron, Illinois) from 2023. Patent pending
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes (deer may nibble on it, if overpopulated)
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: variety of pollinators and butterflies butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds: no, but seeds may attract small song birds
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" deep pot
Picture copyright: Intrinsic Perennials
Plant combination: Great in small groups or as individual plant in smaller beds (background or middle part of the bed) - public spaces, private gardens, pollinator gardens, butterfly gardens, naturalistic gardens. Can be combined with majority of common and native perennials (and their cultvars). Looks wonderflu with medium and tall grasses.