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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 3–8Type Perennial
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — making it suitable for a wide range of climatic conditions

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae

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Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — perennial with purple blooms
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — Its fragrant foliage attracts pollinators while resisting deer; <br><br>These flowers emerge in late summer to
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — daisy-like purple blooms with yellow centers; the Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) is a hardy
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — perennial for full or half
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — purple flowers in the garden
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — Its fragrant foliage attracts pollinators while resisting deer
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — daisy-like purple blooms with yellow centers
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — this sun-loving aster thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8; the Aromatic Aster provides a stunning
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum Oblongifolium) — which serves as a background for the profusion of eye-catching
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