Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'

Aster - Aromatic

'October Skies' Aromatic Aster has medium blue flowers in September and October. 'October Skies' is tolerant of dry, poor soil sites. A Primrose Path introduction (New name is Symphyotricum oblongifolium).

PRN Preferred: Shorter height and denser growth than the species. Long bloom time.

Height

24 Inches

Spread

24 Inches

Bloom Color

Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Cut Flower
•	Groundcover
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Dry

Bloom Time

•

Fall

Exposure

•

Sun

Special Recognition

•	PHS Gold Medal Plant
•	PRN Preferred Selection

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Butterflies
•	Attracts Pollinators

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant
•	Drought Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

Companion Plants to Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'

Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Sweet Coneflower

Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Blue Grama

Amsonia hubrichtii
Arkansas Amsonia

Similar Plants to Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'

Agastache x 'Black Adder'
Anise Hyssop

Aster cordifolius 'Avondale'
Blue Wood Aster

Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles'
Spiked Speedwell