Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' - 2 Gallon

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers moist, rich soils. Good air circulation helps reduce incidence of foliar diseases. 

Long after most flowers are gone, and even fall Mums are starting to fade, these bright beauties glow in the garden. This one is shorter, bushier and bluer than is typical. The flowers of Aster October Skies completely cover the sweetly-scented foliage. Combines well with sedum and ornamental grasses.

Plants grow up to 15” tall with 30” spread.

Aster oblongifolius is native to dry prairies and rocky slopes in the Central and Eastern United States.

This Aster is no different than many others in its family – providing valuable habitat for Butterfly larva and is a nectar sources for bees, wasps, and butterflies.