Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Fall Aster 'October Skies') sun fall Mature height 2-3 ft

fall Mature height 2-3 ft Mature spread 2-3 ft Deer resistant Yes Notes Need good drainage if under irrigation

but it is fairly adaptable

in the dappled shade of a woodland's edge it is more open and airy in appearance

Prairie Phlox is a mounding perennial that produces clusters of fragrant

Water infiltration and oxygen flow is increased all to the plant benefit

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Fall Aster 'October Skies') sun fall Mature height 2-3 ftIf 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