Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium), also known as Fall Aster or Wild Blue Aster, is a charming North American native perennial prized for its profusion of dainty, daisy-like flowers in late summer to fall. The blooms, typically lavender-blue with golden yellow centers, attract butterflies and bees, making it a delightful addition to pollinator gardens. Aromatic Aster thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, tolerating dry conditions once established. Its compact, bushy habit makes it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and naturalistic plantings. Easy to grow and maintain, this aster brings cheerful color and a sweet fragrance to your garden late into the season.
Ships as a Landscape-Ready Plug 6 Plant Minimum
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) info from Missouri Botanical Garden
Common Name: Aromatic Aster, Fall Aster, Wild Blue Aster
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Zone: 3 to 9
Height: 1 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
Bloom Description: Lavender-blue with golden yellow centers
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Showy
Attracts: Butterflies, Bees
Tolerate: Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Air Pollution
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)
Ornamental Features
Aromatic Aster displays an abundance of charming lavender-blue daisy-like flowers with golden yellow centers from late summer to fall, creating a delightful visual impact, especially when planted in clusters. Its slender, oblong leaves maintain a lush green hue throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) will grow to be about 1 to 2 feet tall at maturity, extending to 1.5 to 2 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 1 to 2 feet. Its foliage forms a compact, bushy habit that remains dense right to the ground. This perennial grows at a moderate rate and under ideal conditions can live for approximately 10 to 15 years. As an herbaceous perennial, Aromatic Aster will typically die back to the ground each winter and regrow from the base each spring. It is advisable not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily visible.