Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' angelica fan-like plumes emerge above the

fan-like plumes emerge above the foliage bringing the height to 12 feet

sweet red flowers in dense clusters on upright stems over a long bloom period

Water Needs Average

Bloom Description: Chartreuse

USDA Zone: Zones 8 - 10

Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' angelica fan-like plumes emerge above theSymphyotrichum 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