Aromatic Aster, Aromatic American Aster, Fall Aster, Wild Blue Aster, Shale Aster, Aster obligonfolius
Compact and low-growing, Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Aromatic Aster) is a bushy perennial forming a tidy mound of radiant color from late summer to fall with its profuse, blue-purple daisy-like flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with golden-yellow centers. The blossoms are borne on stiff, well-branched, hairy stems clad with slender, blue-green leaves, 1 in. long (2.5 cm). The foliage is pleasantly aromatic when crushed. Aromatic Aster is easy to grow, long-lived, brings cheerful fall color, and is a great source of nectar for butterflies.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Aster |
| Common names | Aromatic Aster, Aster, Fall Aster |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Aster |
| Common names | Aromatic Aster, Aster, Fall Aster |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
How many Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Aromatic Aster) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Aromatic Aster) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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