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Aromatic Aster

$8.00

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Description

Aromatic Aster is one of the last Aster species to bloom in the fall. Enjoy blooms well into October, even into November in some parts of the US. The stiff stems will branch out slowly to create a bush-like appearance and will completely covered in light purple flowers when blooming. The flowers will turn reddish purple as they mature. Despite the name, the flowers have no aroma, but the leaves do when crushed.

Aster tea was used to treat earache, relieve gas pains, stomach aches, & fevers. The flowers and roots were both commonly used

They provide habitat and late-season food for pollinators.

Aromatic Aster has fibrous roots and spreads via rhizomes. Full sun and drier soils are preferred but average soil is tolerated if it drains well. Another scientific name in use is Aster oblongifolius.
Zone 3-8.

Additional information

Weight 1.5 lbs
Latin Name

Hardiness Zone

3-8

Growing Tips

well-drained moist to dry soils in full sun to partial shade

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