Aster novae-angliae 'Pink Crush' Edible Fruit the plant exhibits excellent drought

the plant exhibits excellent drought tolerance and can withstand periods of dry weather

When summer arrives the upward branching and deep green textured leaves provide an elegant and graceful appearance among larger straighter shade trees

The name 'Black Taffeta' has Persian roots

provided it receives adequate sunlight—full sun delivers the deepest

In late winter or early spring

Aster novae-angliae 'Pink Crush' Edible Fruit the plant exhibits excellent droughtAster is a perfect fall plant. Showers of pink flowers emerge in unison from densely packed foliage just as our collective consciousness creeps towards pumpkins and changing leaves. If you are looking for a vibrant color in the fall garden, pink crush might just be the perfect plant for the job. It works well in border plantings, mass plantings forming round fully covered pink mounds that have a uniform bushy appearance. It's also a great option for