Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'
Aromatic aster 'October Skies', Fragrant aster 'October Skies', Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
'October Skies' _ 'October Skies' is a compact, bushy, deciduous perennial with aromatic, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, from late summer into autumn, panicles of lavender-blue flower heads with linear petals.
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' is: Deciduous
Compact, Bushy
Lavender in Summer; Lavender in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.
Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids
Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot
Cut back in late autumn. Divide every third year to maintain vigour.
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Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' (Aromatic aster 'October Skies') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Gravel, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Architectural
Grow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'
Aromatic aster 'October Skies', Fragrant aster 'October Skies', Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
'October Skies' _ 'October Skies' is a compact, bushy, deciduous perennial with aromatic, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, from late summer into autumn, panicles of lavender-blue flower heads with linear petals.
Garden origin
Deciduous
Compact, Bushy
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Lavender in Summer; Lavender in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.
Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids
Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot
Cut back in late autumn. Divide every third year to maintain vigour.
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Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' (Aromatic aster 'October Skies') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Gravel, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Architectural
Grow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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