Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) is a groundcover plant with purple flowers in late summer through fall. They prefer dry soil in full sun where they grow to 2 feet tall. They are a good choice for dry banks. Companion plants include Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) and Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa).
Maintenance
To discourage spreading by seed, deadhead in late fall. Cut dead foliage back in late winter.
About
Light Requirements
Sun Moisture Requirements
Banks Soil Requirements
Clay,
Rock,
Sand Height
Short Spacing
2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Butterflies Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
August,
September,
October Bloom Color
Purple Seasonality
Fall,
Summer Sociability
Individuals, Groups up to 5, Groups of 5-10 Other Notable Cultivars & Varieties
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'