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Aster oblongifolius October Skies

Aromatic Aster

A low mound of bushy, mint-scented foliage. Highly tolerant of drought and poor soils. Daisy-like blooms of sky-blue with yellow centres make good cut flowers. Can be used as a ground cover.

  • »  AKA Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'
  • »  Low mound of bushy, mint-scented foliage, highly tolerant of drought and poor soils
  • »  A strong growing perennial covered in lavender-blue flowers up to 3 cm across
  • »  Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall

1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:40-60 cm
  • Spread:60-80 cm
  • Bloom Color: Blue
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'

Grows best in a well-drained soil, in full sun. Too much moisture will cause this selection to grow tall and leggy, and may cause the stems to flop when the flowers appear. Pinch back 1/3 of the foliage twice before early summer, to maintain shape and foliage vigour.