Aromatic Aster

Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium

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Overview

The Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) is a hardy perennial native to North America, flourishing in full sun and well-drained soils. It features a compact, mounding shape, reaching 1-3 feet in height and width. Known for its profuse, daisy-like purple blooms with yellow centers, the Aromatic Aster provides a stunning late-season display from late summer to frost. Its fragrant foliage attracts pollinators while resisting deer.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–8

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — The Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) is a hardy perennial native to North America

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — flourishing in full sun and well-drained soils

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — daisy-like purple blooms with yellow centers

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — It features a compact, mounding shape, reaching 1-3 feet in height and width

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — the Aromatic Aster provides a stunning late-season display from late summer to frost

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — Its fragrant foliage attracts pollinators while resisting deer

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — this sun-loving aster thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — The Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) is a hardy perennial native to North America

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — flourishing in full sun and well-drained soils

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — daisy-like purple blooms with yellow centers

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — It features a compact, mounding shape, reaching 1-3 feet in height and width

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — the Aromatic Aster provides a stunning late-season display from late summer to frost

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — Its fragrant foliage attracts pollinators while resisting deer

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — this sun-loving aster thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — Renowned for its hardiness and ease of care

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — making it suitable for a wide range of climatic conditions

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — <br><br>Growing to a mature size of 1 to 3 feet in height and spreading 1 to 2 feet in width

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — the Aromatic Aster possesses a bushy

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — Its stems are clothed with small, oblong leaves that reach lengths of up to 2 inches

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — These foliage clusters create a dense canopy

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — which serves as a background for the profusion of eye-catching

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — The Aromatic Aster is also remarkably drought-tolerant once established

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — <br><br>These flowers emerge in late summer to fall

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — the Aromatic Aster offers an effervescent splash of late-season color

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — its naturally compact form minimizes the need for pruning to maintain shape

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — ensuring a garden looks neat with minimal effort

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — Its aromatic foliage lends a delightful scent when brushed against

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — purple flowers in the garden

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — enhancing the sensory experience of any outdoor space

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — perennial with purple blooms

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — perennial for full or half

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