Aster [Symphyotrichum] obl. 'October Skies' ('October Skies' Aromatic Aster) - 1 gal

Name: Aster [Symphyotrichum] obl. 'October Skies' ('October Skies' Aromatic Aster) - 1 gal
Brand: Scioto Gardens Native Plant Nursery
SKU: AstOctSky1
Price: 14.99 USD
Availability: InStock

'October Skies' Aromatic Aster

'October Skies' is a cultivated variety of our native Aromatic Aster (Aster oblongifolius). This selection is a lower-growing variety of the cultivar 'Raydon's Favorite' and has many of the same great attributes. It has a tighter and more densely growing habit, making it an excellent choice of weed-smothering groundcover over large sunny areas. The foliage remains clean and attractive all season, and requires no pruning or pinching to make it bushy and full.

Sources:
Herbaceous Perennial Plants by Allan M. Armitage
Missouri Botanical GardenLurie Garden
National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Plant Care & Installation Quick-Guide

Proper acclimation and installation are key to your plant's success. Please cross-reference these tips with your plant's specific ID tags:

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Pre-Planting: Store plants in a light-appropriate area on soil or grass (avoid hot concrete or asphalt) and water daily until the soil is saturated and the pot feels heavy. If temperatures drop below 30°F, move pots to a garage or cover them to prevent root freeze.

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Installation: Dig a hole matching the depth of the pot, remove the fabric container, and ensure the plant’s crown or root flare is level with the ground. Fill gaps with soil, water heavily, and apply 2 inches of mulch—keeping it clear of the stem.

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Ongoing Care: Check moisture daily by feeling 1–2 inches into the soil; water deeply at the base if the soil feels dry or warm. Newly installed plants require frequent watering (up to 3–4 times weekly in heat) until fully established, which can take a few months for perennials and up to two years for trees.

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