Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' (Aromatic Aster) Pale Blue That's hot pink

That's hot pink

fine-textured foliage

Formerly the dominate species of the tall-grass prairie that fed many bison and cattle

5' tall leaves emerge purplish flowering stems with distinct oat-like spikelets hanging from one side

This grass is the linchpin of any prairie restoration

Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' (Aromatic Aster) Pale Blue That's hot pinkA widely popular aster in the mid Atlantic, and rightly so. Mounded, bushy foliage is attractive all summer and is covered with lavender blue flowers in fall, attracting pollinators later in the season. Use in native plant gardens, mixed borders, containers or in mass plantings. This Aster grows 18 30" tall and up to 4' wide. Tolerant of poor, dry soils. Note: the leaves are fragrant when crushed. Plant 36" apart. Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun USDA