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Aster oblongifolium 'Aromatic Aster'

Aromatic Aster


Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms

  • Violet-blue, daisy-like flowers bloom late summer to fall
  • Compact habit with rigid, toothless leaves
  • Long blooming native plant
  • Great for beds, borders and as a cut flower
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Garden
Garden
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Native
Native



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers average to rich, moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Plants can be pinched back before July to encourage bushier growth and control plant height. Provide good air ciculation to help prevent powdery mildew. Mulching is beneficial. Plants can be cut back to the ground in fall or left up to feed the birds. Deadheading will prevent any unwanted self-seeding.


Height: 1-3 ft
Spread: 1-3 ft
Bloom Color: Blue, Violet
Zone: 3-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Mass Planting
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Fragrant
  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Native

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Fall

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Songbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Dry Soil
  • Average Water


Genus Overview: Aster

Common Name: New England Aster

Upright, deciduous perennial with  rough, hairy, lance-shaped, green leaves.  Daisy-like flowers come in a variety of colors such as pink, purple and blue with yellow centers and bloom from late summer to early fall. Great for perennial borders, mass plantings and in meadow or wildflower gardens.