Symphyotrichum Species, Aromatic Aster, Fall Aster, Oblong-Leaved Aster, Wild Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)
Close up of Purple Aster. Is it beautiful?
Purple and White Asters, lovely combination.
Purple Aster with Goldenrod, what a beautiful scene.
Western Travis County, TX. Oct 2008
Tolerant of clay, dry, rocky or sandy soil & coastal conditions. This super showy & low growing bushy, robust perennial is also valuable for being just about the last Aster to bloom in fall.
Purple aster with Queen Ann's lace and Autumm sage on my wildflower slope.
Aster Oblongifolious emerging. 2-20-05
Purple Aster with Goldenrod and White Heath Aster in my wildflower garden.
Purple Aster with White Heath Aster in my wildflower garden.
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)
The whole plant, about 2 feet high.
Longest leaves are about 2 1/2 inches in length.
Aromatic Aster - 09/15/14
This plant was in full bloom at Longwood Gardens in se PA in early Oct 2014, others not
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden with Hemerocallis. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
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Symphyotrichum Species, Aromatic Aster, Fall Aster, Oblong-Leaved Aster, Wild Aster
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium
| Type: | Perennials |
| Height: | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 4-9, Full Sun |