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OCTOBER SKIES ASTER
Aster oblongifolius
'October Skies'
PPAF Plant propagation prohibited
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Hardiness Zone: 5-9 · Mature Height: 12-18 Inches · Mature Spread: 12-18 Inches
Buy October Skies Aster online. October Skies is a low mounding, strong growing aromatic Aster with fuzzy green, mint scented foliage. In early fall, the plant is covered with daisy-like blue flowers with contrasting yellow centers. Grows to 18 inches tall and wide.
Family: Asteraceae · Common Name: Aster
Asters cannot be shipped into Arizona, California, and Texas.
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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OCTOBER SKIES ASTER Plant Characteristics
Flower Type*
| • | Fragrant |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Fall Flowering |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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OCTOBER SKIES ASTER Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Aster is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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