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 | United States, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Northeast, Midwest, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Southeast, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Indiana, South Dakota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Montana, 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 | Traditional Garden, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| 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 | United States, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Northeast, Midwest, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Southeast, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Indiana, South Dakota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Montana, 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 | Traditional Garden, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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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