Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'

AKA Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'
Low mound of bushy mint-scented foliage, highly tolerant of drought and poor soils
A strong growing perennial covered in lavender-blue flowers up to 3 cm across
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Blue

HEIGHT:
40-60 cm

SPREAD:
60-80 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in a well-drained soil, in full sun. Too much moisture will cause this selection to grow tall and leggy, and may cause the stems to flop when the flowers appear. Pinch back 1/3 of the foliage twice before early summer, to maintain shape and foliage vigour.