Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'

Aromatic Aster

'October Skies' Aromatic Aster has medium blue flowers in September and October. 'October Skies' is tolerant of dry, poor soil sites. Plants form low mounding colonies from underground rhizomes. 'October Skies' blooms about 2 weeks earlier than 'Raydon's Favorite'.  Loved by butterflies, bees and other pollinators and an important addition to the garden for late fall gardens.  A Primrose Path introduction (New name is Symphyotricum oblongifolium).

  • Category: Perennials
  • Alternate Cultivar: October Skies
  • Hardiness Zone: 5
  • Height: 24 Inches
  • Spread: 24 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Blue

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Qty Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
187 Aster oblongifolius October Skies #1 (NATIVE-medium blue) 720 7/15/26 Login for pricing
Substitutions are Available
Exposure
Sun
Soil Conditions
Dry
Average
Sandy
Bloom Time
Fall
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Pollinators
Attributes
Cut Flower
Green Roof Plants
Groundcover
Native
Foliage Color
Green
Special Recognition
PHS Gold Medal Plant

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