Aster, Twilight Sky Aromatic Aster
SKU #'s
- 1021603
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- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Twilight Sky Aromatic Aster is a native perennial with stiff hairy green lance like foliage. Abundant clusters of small light violet flowers with yellow centers bloom from mid to late fall. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
East and Central N. America, SE Native |
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Height: |
3’ - 4’ |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6’ |
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Spacing: |
5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance Plant. Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil. Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Salvia, Dianthus, Phlox
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Aster oblongifolium 'Twilight Sky'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
