Aster novae-angliae ‘Vibrant Dome’ #1 (New England Aster)
May 19, 2020
Aster [Symphyotrichum] oblongifolius ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ #1 (Aromatic Aster)
May 19, 2020Aster [Symphyotrichum] oblongifolius ‘October Skies’ #1 (‘October Skies’ Aromatic Aster)
$13.99
-Full Sun
-Moist to Dry, Well-Drained Soil
-Adaptable pH
-1-2’ Tall by 2′ Wide
-Low, Mounding Growth Habit
-Pale Purple Flowers Sept.-Frost
-Good for Rain Gardens
-Rabbit, Deer, Drought Tolerant
-Zone 3
-Cultivar of Ohio Native
83 in stock
‘October Skies’ is a cultivated variety of our native Aromatic Aster (Aster oblongifolius). This selection is a lower-growing variety of the cultivar ‘Raydon’s Favorite‘ and has many of the same great attributes. It has a tighter and more densely growing habit, making it an excellent choice of weed-smothering groundcover over large sunny areas. The foliage remains clean and attractive all season, and requires no pruning or pinching to make it bushy and full.
Sources:
Herbaceous Perennial Plants by Allan M. Armitage
Missouri Botanical GardenLurie Garden
National Garden Clubs, Inc.