Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'
Aromatic Aster
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7
A very floriferous Aster with blooms of lavender-blue. This Aster is very hardy and reliable. Foliage is fragrant and elongated.
Height
18-24 Inches
Spread
24 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Interesting Notes
This has a more blue tone than 'Raydon's Favorite'.
This Aster is planted in the Lurie Garden at Millennium Park.
Bloom Time
August- September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
This Aster does not need to be pinched back for fullness! Divide every 3 years to maintain vigor. Thrives in a sunny spot.
When to Divide
early spring or fall, every 3 years to retain vigor
Good Companions
Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima), Silver Mound (Artemesia schmidtiana), Blackberry Lily (Belamcanda chinensis), Bolton's Aster (Boltonia asteroides), Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris clandonensis), Coreopsis (Coreopsis ), Maiden Pinks (Dianthus deltoides), Coneflower (Echinacea Mango Meadowbrite), Showy Geranium (Geranium magnificum), Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Spiked Gayfeather (Liatris spicata), Blue Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum), Dwarf Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum), Beardtongue (Penstemon barbatus), Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Containers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
