Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'
$10.95 / 1 QT
Aromatic Aster ·
Description
Aromatic Aster 'October Skies' is a herbaceous perennial suited to full sun to part sun and average conditions. It offers purple color in late summer to fall.
Benefits
Extends color and interest into the part of the season when many gardens start to fade. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use.
Features
Late-season daisy flowers; purple flowers late summer; matures about 1 - 4 ft tall and 1 - 3 ft wide
Usage/Use
Native garden, pollinator garden, fall color
| Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' | |
| Aromatic Aster | |
| 'October Skies | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Navitar | |
| Yes | |
| High | |
| No |
| 3 - 8 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 1 - 4 ft | |
| 1 - 3 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 1 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Late Summer | |
| None | |
| Violet | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Beneficial Insects | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| Upright | |
| Average | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |