Fall Aster
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Also known as Aromatic Aster, Aromatic American Aster, Fall Aster, Wild Blue Aster, Shale Aster.
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium is a bushy mounding perennial. Its aromatic leaves are gray-green and pubescent. In early autumn, the foliage is embellished by cheerful lavender daisies. The flowers are more extensive than other asters and showy, with an abundance of petal-like rays. This robust plant is tough and adaptable, prospering in sun and drought.
Fall aster creates dazzling purple mounds in the fall season. It spreads slowly through stolons, so it's essential to thin it out regularly to keep it under control. The plant may become sparse if it gets too heavy, so it's a good idea to keep it dense by pruning it back by a maximum of half in June. After it goes dormant, wait to cut it back to the basal rosette in late fall or early winter.
Nectar Source Plant: Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes), Gulf Fritillary (Dione vanillae), Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui), Common Checkered Skipper ( Pyrgus communis), Question Mark Butterfly (Polygonia interrogationis), Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus)
Height: 2’-3'
Spread: 1’-3'
Bloom: September, October, November
Light: Full sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: Texas to Wyoming
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
