Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' (Aromatic Aster) Pale Blue Grows 6-8'

Grows 6-8'

Formerly the dominate species of the tall-grass prairie that fed many bison and cattle

where its 1-2' twiggy stems are hidden

That's hot pink

fine-textured foliage

Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' (Aromatic Aster) Pale Blue Grows 6-8'A widely popular aster in the mid Atlantic, and rightly so. Mounded, bushy foliage is attractive all summer and is covered with lavender blue flowers in fall, attracting pollinators later in the season. Use in native plant gardens, mixed borders, containers or in mass plantings. This Aster grows 18 30" tall and up to 4' wide. Tolerant of poor, dry soils. Note: the leaves are fragrant when crushed. Plant 36" apart. Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun USDA