Aster oblongifolius October SkiesAromatic aster
Family:Asteraceae
属:紫菀属
common name:Aromatic aster
introduce:Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1.5 to 2 feet
Spread: 1.5 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: August - October
Bloom Color: Dark sky blue
Sun: Full sun (only)
Water: Dry to medium moisture
Maintenance: Medium
General Culture:
Grow in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Does well in sandy or clay soil. Generally tolerates poor soils and drought. 慜ctober Skies?is reportedly bushier and less apt to spread than the species. Plants do not come true from seed, so consideration should be given to cutting back stems after flowering to prevent possible self-seeding.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
慜ctober Skies?is a low, rhizomatous, slowly spreading aster with aromatic foliage that grows more compact than the species and features attractive deep sky blue flowers. Stems typically grow to 18?tall. Small, daisy-like flowers (to 1?across) with blue to blue-purple rays and yellow center disks bloom in profusion in fall. Untoothed, oblong, dark green leaves (to 3?long). Leaves are fragrant when crushed. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and insects. Sky color in October is reportedly a darker blue than at other times of the year, hence the cultivar name for this plant.
No known serious insect or disease problems. Susceptible to powdery mildew. Aster wilt may occur.
Uses:
Open shade gardens, native plant gardens or woodland gardens. Good for mass planting.
