Aster (Symphyotrichum) oblongifolius 'October Skies' / AROMATIC ASTER
Aster (Symphyotrichum) oblongifolius 'October Skies', also known as Aromatic Aster, is a stunning perennial that blooms in late summer to fall, producing a profusion of light purple to lavender daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The plant is prized for its aromatic, narrow, lance-shaped foliage that adds a unique fragrance to the garden when disturbed. 'October Skies' has a compact, bushy growth habit, making it perfect for borders, containers, or meadows. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is highly attractive to pollinators, including bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for a pollinator-friendly garden. With its late-season color, pleasant fragrance, and ease of care, Aster 'October Skies' is a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to any garden.
· ORIGIN - US Native cultivar
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - lavender blue
· HEIGHT - 15-18"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 5-8
Aster (Symphyotrichum) oblongifolius 'October Skies', also known as Aromatic Aster, is a stunning perennial that blooms in late summer to fall, producing a profusion of light purple to lavender daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The plant is prized for its aromatic, narrow, lance-shaped foliage that adds a unique fragrance to the garden when disturbed. 'October Skies' has a compact, bushy growth habit, making it perfect for borders, containers, or meadows. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is highly attractive to pollinators, including bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for a pollinator-friendly garden. With its late-season color, pleasant fragrance, and ease of care, Aster 'October Skies' is a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to any garden.
· ORIGIN - US Native cultivar
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - lavender blue
· HEIGHT - 15-18"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 5-8
Aster (Symphyotrichum) oblongifolius 'October Skies', also known as Aromatic Aster, is a stunning perennial that blooms in late summer to fall, producing a profusion of light purple to lavender daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The plant is prized for its aromatic, narrow, lance-shaped foliage that adds a unique fragrance to the garden when disturbed. 'October Skies' has a compact, bushy growth habit, making it perfect for borders, containers, or meadows. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is highly attractive to pollinators, including bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for a pollinator-friendly garden. With its late-season color, pleasant fragrance, and ease of care, Aster 'October Skies' is a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to any garden.
· ORIGIN - US Native cultivar
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - lavender blue
· HEIGHT - 15-18"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 5-8
