Aster oblongifolius, PA Ecotype

Aromatic Aster, PA Ecotype

Longest blooming of our native asters, lasting up to and sometimes beyond two months; small oblong leaves have a lemony scent.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Aromatic Aster, PA Ecotype

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows

• Characteristics:

  Branched stems.

• Habitat:

  Dry open places, calcareous hillsides, cliffs, bluffs.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  Summer/Fall

• Flower Color:

  Blue, Purple

• Typical Height:

  2.8 ft

• Pollinator Value:

  Very High

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  NI

• Midwest

  NI

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  NI

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  NI

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Moderate

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  816,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 0.4 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine

Included in mixes

• MD Upper Midland UPL Meadow Mix
• Northeast Solar Pollinator 4′ Mix
• VA Solar Pollinator 4′ Mix
• PA Southern Allegheny Plateau Province Riparian Mix
• Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden Mix
• Virginia Gentleman’s Mix
• Northeast Annual & Perennial Wildflower Mix
• Deer Resistant Meadow Mix
• Low-Growing Wildflower & Grass Mix
• Showy Northeast Native Wildflower & Grass Mix
• Showy Northeast Native Wildflower Mix
• Fuzz & Buzz Mix – Premium