Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'

Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'Symphyotrichum oblongifolium, commonly called aromatic aster, is a native plant that typically occurs on limestone glades, slopes, prairies and dry open ground. A bushy, stiff, compact, low growing plant with hairy stems. Typically grows 1 2' (infrequently to 3') tall and features small, daisy like flowers (1" across) with violet blue rays and yellow center disks. Rigid, toothless, oblong, blue green leaves (to 4" long) are, as the common name

fragrant evergreen shrub has many uses beyond the herb garden

Height: 40-60 feet

Gorgeous in perennial borders

plant trees 5-6’ apart

Height: 2-2

‘White Glitter’ typically rises in a globular mound to 2-2 1/2' tall

Bloom Description: Sky blue

Intended for outdoor use

This Clematis features large nodding bells with a slight recurve

Bloom color: Yellow

Zone: 5 to 8

and shaped like its namesake