Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) Starter Live Plant – Native Pollinator Perennial

About This Plant

Aromatic Aster is a native North American perennial (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) valued for masses of lavender-purple daisy-like flowers with golden-yellow centers, and fragrant foliage. It blooms from late summer through fall, providing nectar for Monarch butterflies, native bees, skippers, and other pollinators. The plant is compact, heat and drought tolerant once established, and suited for prairie, native, pollinator, cottage, rock, border, and naturalized gardens.

What You Will Receive

One healthy, greenhouse-grown Aromatic Aster starter live plant, carefully packaged for safe arrival.

🌿 What's Included

• 1 Aromatic Aster Starter Live Plant
• Healthy starter live plant
• Greenhouse-grown plant
• Carefully packaged for shipping

✨ Features

• Masses of lavender-purple daisy-like flowers
• Golden-yellow flower centers
• Fragrant aromatic foliage
• Blooms late summer through fall
• Native North American perennial
• Excellent nectar source for Monarch butterflies and native bees
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Compact, easy-care growth habit
• Ideal for prairie, pollinator, and native gardens

🌱 Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Symphyotrichum oblongifolium
• Common Name: Aromatic Aster
• Plant Size: Starter live plant
• Light: Full sun
• Growing Media: Well-draining average, sandy, or rocky soil
• Water: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established
• Humidity: Adaptable
• USDA Hardiness: Zones 3–8
• Mature Size: Approximately 1–3 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide

🌼 Perfect For

• Pollinator Gardens
• Butterfly Gardens
• Native Plant Gardens
• Prairie Gardens
• Rock Gardens
• Cottage Gardens
• Borders
• Naturalized Landscapes

Live Plant Notice

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