{"product_id":"aster-oblongifolius-twilight-sky","title":"Aster oblongifolius 'Twilight Sky'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAster oblongifolius 'Twilight Sky'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact native aster with fragrant gray green foliage and masses of lavender blue flowers with yellow centers that cover the plant in fall. Its rounded habit, aromatic foliage, and late season blooms bring lasting color to sunny gardens while providing valuable nectar when many other perennials have finished flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to dry well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection is a cultivated form of \u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum oblongifolium\u003c\/em\u003e, a species native to much of the central and eastern United States. It is valued in native plantings for its late season flowers, drought tolerance, and support of pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an important late season nectar source for butterflies including Monarchs, Painted Ladies, and Swallowtails preparing for migration or winter survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which forage on the abundant fall blooms when fewer nectar sources are available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces seeds that can support songbirds later in the season while its dense growth provides additional garden habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to allow its naturally rounded habit to develop while maintaining good air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for native gardens, sunny borders, rock gardens, and meadow style plantings where its fall blooms provide color and support for pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds upright native grass texture and warm seasonal color that complements the lavender blue flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolidago rugosa 'Fireworks' (Goldenrod)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides golden fall blooms that pair with the aster while extending pollinator resources late into the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings bright yellow flowers and a similar preference for sunny, well drained conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePenstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' (Beardtongue)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds contrasting foliage color and upright flower spikes earlier in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePycnanthemum tenuifolium (Slender Mountain Mint)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers aromatic foliage and additional pollinator value while complementing the aster’s native prairie character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":46790840713377,"sku":"ASTER OBLONGIFOLIUS TWILIGHT SKY","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/aster-oblongifolius-twilight-sky","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}