Aster oblongifolium - Aromatic Aster

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Aromatic Aster is a bushy native perennial with hairy stems and blue green lance like foliage. Abundant clusters of small soft violet-blue flowers with yellow centers bloom from la te summer to mid fall. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: East and Central N. America, SE Native Height: 1’ - 3’ Spread: 1’ - 3’ Spacing: 2’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance Plant. Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil. Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Salvia, Dianthus, Phlox IMAGES: Prides Corner, Aster oblongifolium *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown. Show more