Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Also known as Aromatic Aster, Aromatic American Aster, Fall Aster, Wild Blue Aster, Shale Aster. Symphyotrichum oblongifolium is a lovely, bushy perennial that forms a charming mounding shrub in your garden. Its aromatic, gray-green leaves are delightfully soft to the touch. As autumn arrives, the foliage bursts into a cheerful display of lavender daisies that truly brighten up the landscape. These flowers are larger and even more eye-catching than typical asters, featuring an abundance of beautiful petal-like rays. This resilient plant thrives effortlessly in sunny spots and can handle dry conditions, making it a fantastic choice for any garden. In the fall, the aster creates stunning purple mounds that beautify your outdoor space. It spreads gently through stolons, so it's important to thin it out now and then to keep it looking its best. If it becomes too dense, you might notice that it gets a bit sparse, so be sure to keep it nice and full by pruning back up to half of the plant in June. Once it goes dormant, hold off on cutting it back until late fall or early winter, when it's time to tidy up the basal rosette for the next season. BONAP MAP Height: 2’-3'Spread: 1’-3'Bloom: September-NovemberLight: Full Sun-Dappled Shade Water: Low-MediumZone: 3-8Origin: Texas, central and eastern U.S.
