Name: Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' (Aromatic Aster) Unity Grown
Brand: Unity Church Hill Nursery, LLC
SKU: AsteobOcSkUNqt
Price: 7.95 USD
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Group of purple blooming aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' (Aromatic Aster) in pots.

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Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (syn. Aster oblongifolius) 'October Skies' is a vigorous, mounding perennial aster cultivar noted for its dwarf growth habit (only reaching 18" tall) and deep, sky-blue to purple flowers. Abundant blooms last from August well into October, providing nectar and seed for pollinators and wildlife into the colder months.

This attractive cultivar of aromatic aster offers a sustainable alternative to fall mums and is an excellent, hardy choice for a variety of garden environments, tolerating drought, erosion, and poor or clay-rich soils. Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' prefers full sun and medium to dry moisture content; this cultivar also works as an excellent groundcover, blocking out weedy invasives, while also being less aggressive than the straight species.

Native to U.S. and Native to Maryland

Mature Plant Height: Short: 12-29"

Deciduous

Sun (6+ hours)

Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry and Well-drained

Soil Type: Wide Tolerance

Bloom Time: Summer and Fall

Flower Color: Purple and Blue

Foliage color: Green

Features: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Host Plant for Butterflies or Moths, Keystone Plant, Fragrant, and Fall Color

Tolerances: Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, and Black Walnut Tolerant

Garden Type: Pollinator Garden, Meadow, Small Space, Rock Garden, and Rain Garden

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