Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'

Aromatic Aster

A very floriferous Aster with blooms of lavender-blue.

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!

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 x acutiflora), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis), Coreopsis (Coreopsis ), Maiden Pinks (Dianthus deltoides), Coneflower (Echinacea ), Showy Geranium (Geranium x magnificum), Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), Spiked Gayfeather,Blazing Star (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)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Fall
•	Summer

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Well-drained