Description
Aster October Skies is a beautiful fall-blooming perennial that fills the garden with masses of sky blue daisy-like flowers and bright yellow centers from late summer into fall. Its fragrant green foliage forms a neat, mounded shape that looks great in borders, mass plantings, and containers. Perfect for adding late-season color, Aster October Skies also attracts butterflies and makes an excellent choice for naturalistic and pollinator-friendly gardens.
Aster October Skies thrives in full sun to partial shade and performs best in average to moist soil conditions. This easy-care perennial is drought tolerant once established and requires little maintenance beyond a spring cleanup. Its dense, bushy growth habit keeps it looking full throughout the season, making it an excellent option for garden beds, foundation plantings, and mixed containers. Long-lasting blooms and dependable fall performance make this native selection a standout addition to the landscape.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'
Color: sky blue
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: water when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry
Soil: cool, moist
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (2'), width (2')
Blooming Season: late summer – late fall
Growth Rate: medium
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