Aromatic Aster (Aster oblongifolius)

Light:

Sun or very light shade

Flowering:

Late summer into fall

Soil:

Average to dry. Drought tolerant.

Height:

24 inches

Color:

Purple

Hardiness:

Zone 3 native

Uses:

Mixed borders, naturalizing, cut flower. Excellent butterfly plant. Great late color.

Care:

One of the best native asters for garden use. Plants are dense and branching and a manageable height. They do form sizable clumps with time so some shovel work may be needed.

Native:

Yes