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| Category | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennial | |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun, Partial | |
| Soil Condition | Dry, Well Drained | |
| Bloom Season | Summer, Autumn | |
| Bloom Color | Blue | |
| Mature Height | 1 to 2 feet | |
| Growth Rate | Fast Growing | |
| Planting Zone | 3,4,5, 6, 7, 8 |
SKU: AST OCT SKI PT-1
Sub total:
$12.95
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Buy Now: Add October Skies Aster to Your Fall Garden!
October Skies Aster (Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies') is the perfect way to infuse your fall garden with cool, sky-blue hues that captivate and transform your landscape. This remarkable perennial dazzles with vibrant daisy-like flowers adorned with sunny yellow centers, blooming from late summer through fall. Picture a stunning sea of radiant blue stretching across your garden beds, bringing the charm of crisp October afternoons right to your backyard.
This North American native thrives in full sun with minimal care and forms dense, bushy mounds, reaching 2β3 feet in height and spread. Perfect for filling gaps and adding vertical interest, October Skies Aster provides beauty and functionality in equal measure.
Key Features
β’ Sky-Blue Blooms: A unique and captivating color that brightens fall gardens.
β’ Extended Bloom Time: Flowers persist from late summer into fall.
β’ Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich blooms.
β’ Low Maintenance: A hardy perennial that's drought-tolerant and easy to grow.
β’ Deer Resistant: Keeps your vibrant blossoms safe from browsing deer.
β’ Native Appeal: Thrives in various conditions and supports local ecosystems.
Planting & Care Instructions
β’ Sunlight Needs: Thrives in full sun for optimal growth and blooming.
β’ Soil Requirements: Tolerates a range of soil types, including poor or dry soil.
β’ Watering Needs: Once established, itβs drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering.
β’ Growth Habit: Upright and bushy, forming dense flowering mounds ideal for garden beds and borders.
Benefits of October Skies Aster
β’ Creates a lively ecosystem by attracting butterflies, bees, and pollinators.
β’ Provides vital late-season nectar to support pollinators preparing for winter.
β’ Resilient and water-wise, making it ideal for sustainable gardening.
Enhance your garden today with October Skies Asterβa true showstopper that offers effortless beauty and charm. Pre-order now at Greenwood Nursery, your trusted Online Nursery and Online Plants Nursery, to experience the vibrant magic of fall blooms. This exceptional perennial is carefully cultivated and shipped with care, ensuring you receive healthy, robust plants ready to thrive.
Shipping Information
β’ Available Sizes: Grown and shipped in pots for convenient planting.
Donβt miss outβorder your October Skies Aster from Greenwood Nursery now and bring breathtaking autumn color and pollinator-friendly beauty to your garden!
We do not ship this plant into the following states: CA, ID, NV, OR, TX, UT, WA
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