'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