Symphyotrichum novae angliae Purple Dome Georgia native plants Agave mckelveyana is one of

Agave mckelveyana is one of the most winter hardy century plant species

The dramatic stalks of green- and yellow-striped variegated leaves with a brilliant maroon edge grow to 6' and are topped in summer with bright orange flowers that are favored by hummingbirds

We expect established needle palm specimens should handle -20 degrees F

If you'd like more plants

starting for us in early July

Symphyotrichum novae angliae Purple Dome Georgia native plants Agave mckelveyana is one of(syn: Aster novae angliae) If you have never seen a mass of Aster 'Purple Dome' in full flower, then you haven't yet lived horticulturally speaking! From Dr. Dick Lighty, former Director of the Mt. Cuba Center, Delaware, comes this wonderful selection of our drought tolerant native New England aster. The 18" stems of fuzzy, narrow, green leaves are topped in early fall with vivid, 1. 5" wide, shocking purple daisies so thick you can't see the foliage.