Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Fall Aster 'October Skies') Size:2 gal Bloom time Spring Mature height

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It naturally occurs in southeast and east Texas to central Texas and the Edwards Plateau

Good air circulation helps reduce issues with foliar diseases

butterflies Poisonous Seeds and young leaves

bees Host plant Moths

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Fall Aster 'October Skies') Size:2 gal Bloom time Spring Mature heightIf you are creating a wildlife habitat and care about bees, planting a Fall Aster is a must. This tough perennial may be easily overlooked until the fall when it provides an explosion of bright purple blooms. It is truly a showstopper then. It is adaptable and not fussy about soil, and looks best planted in groupings or surrounded by other perennials. Providing autumn pollen and nectar for bees as well as butterflies, fall aster is a valuable addition