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Aster oblongifolium 'Twilight Sky'
Twilight Sky aromatic aster
- » Blooms October-late November
- » Drought tolerant
- » Disease and insect resistant
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:3-4 ft
- Spread:4-6 ft
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
Hundreds of daisy-like periwinkle to light violet flowers with yellow centers spring abundantly to form a dense bloom coverage. A perfectly gorgeous Aster with aromatic foliage. The plants produce a splendid show of spectacular color from mid-October through late November. Perfect for late-season color in the garden, makes an excellent cut flower. Popular food plant for nectar loving butterflies! Great drought tolerance and disease and insect resistance.
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Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Lavender |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Dry Soil |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aster oblongifolium 'Twilight Sky'
Grow in full sun in average to dry soil. Cutback in the garden in early to mid-June to maintain a moderate height. Feed with organic fertilizer monthly during growing season. Only needs watering to establish in the garden.