Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'
Aromatic Aster
This late bloomer has blue flowers over fine aromatic foliage. Attracts butterflies
- Height: 18" – 24"
- Width: 24" – 36"
- Soil Conditions: Dry
- Flower Color: Blue
- Bloom Time: August, September, October
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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Plant Characteristics - Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'
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Attributes
- Fall Color
- Drought Tolerant
- Green Roof Semi Intensive
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Mound
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Flower Color
- Blue
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Flower Hue
- Light
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Flower Type
- Head
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Flower Height
- 24" to 36"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Size
- 3/4"
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Soil Moisture
- Dry
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Prune Time
- After Blooming
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Growth Rate
- Fast
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Origin
- North America
Possible Substitutions for Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'
Salvia nemorosa 'Crystal Blue'
Color Spires® Crystal Blue Salvia
Matching Attributes
- Light Conditions: Sun
- Flower Color: Blue
- Height: 18" – 24"
Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'
Walker's Low Catmint
Matching Attributes
- Light Conditions: Sun
- Flower Color: Blue
- Height: 18" – 24"
Nepeta racemosa 'Blue Wonder'
Blue Wonder Catmint
Matching Attributes
- Light Conditions: Sun
- Flower Color: Blue
Frequently Purchased With Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'
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Lesser calamint
Calamagrostis brachytricha
Korean Feather Reed Grass
