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?October Skies? is a low, rhizomatous, slowly spreading aster with aromatic foliage that grows more compact than the species and features attractive deep sky blue flowers. Stems typically grow to 18? tall. Small, daisy-like flowers (to 1? across) with blue to blue-purple rays and yellow center disks bloom in profusion in fall. Untoothed, oblong, dark green leaves (to 3? long). Leaves are fragrant when crushed. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and insects. Sky color in October is reportedly a darker blue than at other times of the year, hence the cultivar name for this plant.
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Grow in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Does well in sandy or clay soil. Generally tolerates poor soils and drought. ?October Skies? is reportedly bushier and less apt to spread than the species. Plants do not come true from seed, so consideration should be given to cutting back stems after flowering to prevent possible self-seeding.
| Common Name | Aster 'October Skies' aromatic |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aster (Symphyotrichum) oblongifolium 'October Skies' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 1.5 to 2 ft. |
| Width | 1.5 to 2 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | late summer to fall |
| Flower Color | Dark sky blue |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
