Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' - Aromatic aster
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DESCRIPTION
Aromatic aster
Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'
syn. Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'
The flowers of this aster really are the color of October skies. This is a more compact, low, mounded version of ‘Raydon’s Favorite’. This is a butterfly favorite and also makes an excellent cut flower. Tolerates drought once established. Deer tend to leave this plant alone.
BENEFITS
- Covered in violet-blue flowers from August well into fall
- A preferred nectar source for many butterfly species
- Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established
- Host plant for Silvery Checkerspot Butterflies
- Low maintenance, easy to grow
- Considered to be of special value to native bees
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
Native to dry prairies and rocky slopes in the Central and Eastern United States
INTERESTING FACTS
GROWING TIPS
Grow in full sun in average to dry soil.