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Buy Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'

Also Known As

Aster oblongifolium 'October Skies'
Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'
October Skies Aromatic Aster

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' plant details

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: colonizing, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color, fragrant, rosette-forming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Excellent groundcover potential, this sturdy and tolerant, fine-textured mound (to 18" high x 2' wide) produces its medium-blue flowers (as its name indicates!) Sep & Oct after most flowers have left for winter vacation. S/M

By: Forestfarm

(AROMATIC ASTER) Bushy, compact perennials 1-2’ high and wide; blue to blue-purple rays surround yellow disk centers in profusion in fall (August>October). Butterfly and bee magnet. Native to Midwest, this late bloomer is nice in boquets. Easily grown in full sun, sandy to clay soils and tolerates drought but prefers regular moisture. Foliage is fragrant when bruised or crushed. Critter resistant.USDA Z4-9 3"pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

Masses of 1" yellow-eyed bluish purple daisies absolutely cover this plant for weeks in late summer and fall. October Skies Aster is a low mounding perennial that develops into a compact shrub-like plant by flowering time. Excellent fall color for the garden as well as drought tolerance and pest and disease resistance make this an excellent addition to the perennial or wildflower border.Aromatic Aster is native to much of the central and eastern US. Excellent drought tolerance once well-established as well as good deer resistance and reliability. Pruning if necessary should not be done after June as you may be removing flower buds for the late summer/fall show. Cut back the stems to the rosette in winter. May not tolerate poor drainage but at the same time will do well in most soils from clay, calcareous, limestone, and sand.

By: Almost Eden

It has been said that the October sky in New England presents the deepest shade of blue. Aster 'October Skies' reflects this blue color when viewed in just the right light. Plants form tidy mounds 18" x 18", and bloom Sept-Oct. Note that this Aster has clean foliage and is drought resistant.

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Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' plant

How to Grow Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Zones

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