Wildflowers
Aromatic Aster
Aster oblongiflorus
Features
Lavendar to blue-purple asters.
Culture
Full sun; moist, well drained soils.
Mature Height
1-2 Feet
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 7
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Season
September - October
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
No serious insect or disease problems. Occasional problems with powdery mildew.
Additional Notes
Found in prairies and dry sites. Listed as rare in Indiana and threatened in Ohio.
