Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Aromatic Aster)
grows 1-3 f. tall (short to medium height)
full sun
dry to medium soil
violet blooms late Sept. - Oct. (great for autumn color!)
the late season flowers are beneficial to pollinators including bumblebees, solitary bees, specialist bees, wasps, beetles
larval host plant
native habitat: dry rocky woodlands, barrens, cliffs and outcrops over moderately to strong calcareous rocks including limestone, dolomite, metabasalt, and shale
design tip: beautiful planted near a limestone bench, stone path, or boulder; a highlight of fall in Shenandoah Valley gardens
garden maintenance tip: may cut back aggressively after blooming or in late winter to prevent excessive growth
grows 1-3 f. tall (short to medium height)
full sun
dry to medium soil
violet blooms late Sept. - Oct. (great for autumn color!)
the late season flowers are beneficial to pollinators including bumblebees, solitary bees, specialist bees, wasps, beetles
larval host plant
native habitat: dry rocky woodlands, barrens, cliffs and outcrops over moderately to strong calcareous rocks including limestone, dolomite, metabasalt, and shale
design tip: beautiful planted near a limestone bench, stone path, or boulder; a highlight of fall in Shenandoah Valley gardens
garden maintenance tip: may cut back aggressively after blooming or in late winter to prevent excessive growth
grows 1-3 f. tall (short to medium height)
full sun
dry to medium soil
violet blooms late Sept. - Oct. (great for autumn color!)
the late season flowers are beneficial to pollinators including bumblebees, solitary bees, specialist bees, wasps, beetles
larval host plant
native habitat: dry rocky woodlands, barrens, cliffs and outcrops over moderately to strong calcareous rocks including limestone, dolomite, metabasalt, and shale
design tip: beautiful planted near a limestone bench, stone path, or boulder; a highlight of fall in Shenandoah Valley gardens
garden maintenance tip: may cut back aggressively after blooming or in late winter to prevent excessive growth
