General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Plant Height: |
12 - 36 inches |
| Plant Spread: |
12 - 24 inches |
| Leaves: |
Fragrant
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
Blue
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| Bloom Size: |
Under 1"
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| Flower Time: |
Late summer or early fall
Fall
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| Underground structures: |
Rhizome
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| Uses: |
Groundcover
Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
Butterflies
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Sow in situ
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
Division
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- Aromatic Aster
- Fall Aster
- Aster
- Accepted: Symphyotrichum oblongifolium
- Synonym: Aster oblongifolius
Posted by
Catmint20906 (PNW WA half hour south of Olympia - Zone 8a) on Aug 27, 2014 12:24 PM concerning plant:
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) 'October Skies' is a low-growing aster with light blue lavender blossoms that appear in late summer to early fall. 'October Skies' spreads out rather than growing tall. It is a nectar source for butterflies and has special value to native bees. Aromatic aster also supports conservation biological control by attracting beneficial insects to the garden. The seedheads may be enjoyed by birds.
Posted by
Amazindirt (mid-TN - Zone 7a) on May 24, 2017 10:29 PM concerning plant:
Aromatic aster 'October Skies' is tough as nails and a beautiful addition to the fall garden. In Tennessee, it can bloom well into November.
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