Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'
Aromatic Aster
Shorter, bushier, bluer sister of 'Raydon's Favorite'. A strong growing low mound of bushy foliage covered in lavender blue flowers in mid fall. Highly tolerant of drought and poor soils. This Primrose Path introduction has excellent groundcover potential.
Height15-18 Inches |
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LavenderUSDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
Interesting Notes
Aromatic Aster is a very showy, low-growing, bushy plant with hundreds of daisy type blue-lavender flowers with yellow centers. Like most asters, it is very attractive to butterflies and makes an excellent cut flower. Its mounds of gray-green foliage and flower buds create an interesting display through the summer followed by masses of flowers which are 1.25 inches in diameter. It grows easily and quickly in dry to average conditions and tolerates clayand sandy soils but will benefit from added compost. It derives its common name from foliage which is aromatic when handled. Easy Wildflowers
We have a special quality of light in a New England autumn. In fact, the sky in October is the deepest shade of blue . Now we have an aster reflecting the color of the sky in Aster 'October Skies'. 18" x 18", blooms Sept-Oct. and is
tolerant of dry soil. Avant Gardens
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grow in full sun in average to dry soil. Cut back after flowering to prevent the spread of variable seedlings.
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