Aster oblongifolius x novae-angliae 'Thunderdome' ~ Thunderdome Aster gray-green-leaf and the potential for maple

and the potential for maple syrup production to landscapes

The clusters of small orchid-like flowers with yellow centers come in various colors and bloom through summer

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Nonstop Yellow Begonia is a compact mounding annual with textured deep green foliage

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Aster oblongifolius x novae-angliae 'Thunderdome' ~ Thunderdome Aster gray-green-leaf and the potential for mapleThunderdome Aster is a bushy native perennial with aromatic green foliage. Abundant deep lavender purple semi doube flowers bloom from late summer into fall. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and bees. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: Native NA hyrid Height: 3 4 Spread: 2 3 Spacing: 3 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Summer, Fall