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Aster cordifolius
Aster cordifolius
Common Name: blue wood aster

Clouds of blue flowers in early fall in shade! A great naturalizer under trees, at the edge of woods, or as a filler among Hostas and Astilbes, which look pretty rough by September. Found in woods and dry meadows.

Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8

Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'
Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'
Common Name: 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.
Height: 18 Inches
Spread: 18 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8