Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite'

Also Known As

Aster oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite'
Aster oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favourite'
Symphyotrichum 'Raydons Favorite'
Mint-Scented Aster
Raydons Favourite Aromatic Aster

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite' plant details

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fall color, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Growing 2-3' tall and 1-2' wide, this irresistable & reliable perennial showcases violet-blue flowers blooming early to late fall. It's drought tolerant, deer resistant, prefers sun bathing in full-sun, and attracts butterflies.

By: Forestfarm

Also known as aromatic aster, for its narrow foliage is refreshing and minty. A favorite passalong plant originally from Tennessee by way of Texas and Raydon Alexander's garden. Long-blooming large deep lavender flowers, a lovely mounding form, and a great wildlife plant. Early to late fall bloom.

By: Select Seeds

Raydon's Favourite' is a very showy, low-growing, mounding aster that produces hundreds of daisy-like blue-lavender flowers with yellow centers in September and October. It has fragrant foliage. A great late season nectar source for butterflies.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Mr. Raydon Alexander of San Antonio, Texas, said this hearty mint-scented Aster was his favorite, and we're sure you'll agree. Originating near Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, drought tolerant 'Raydon's Favorite' quickly forges a valiant, dense mound that gets buried under multitudes of bright blue-lavender daisies. With late richly colored flowers, distinguished by sunlit yellow eyes and fine-textured single rays, and a no-fuss, orderly nature, it proves indispensable in the fall border. Zone 3/4. 'Raydon's Favorite'

By: Digging Dog Nursery

An extremely long and late blooming aster for us, with medium blue-lavender flowers into November. It is practically fool proof, as it is unscathed by drought or excessive rain. Plant in combination with the perennial Chysanthemum 'Sheffield' for an end of the season finale that will draw sighs of envy from all your neighbors. Grows 2-3' tall and wide and is quite drought tolerant.

By: Avant Gardens

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How to Grow Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained

Features

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