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Aster oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite'
Raydon's Favorite Aromatic Aster
- » 2016 Plant of the Year by The Garden Club of America
- » Delicate single lavender blooms in the fall
- » Aromatic, grey-green foliage
- » Great for the garden, container, or as a cut flower
- » Attracts butterflies
- » Deer resistant
- » Drought resistant
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:2-3 ft
- Spread:12-18 in
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Hundreds of 1" daisy-like lavender blue flowers spring abundantly from the mounds of gray-green foliage. A perfectly gorgeous Aster with aromatic foliage. The plants produce a splendid show of spectacular color in autumn. Perfect for late-season color in containers or in the garden, makes an excellent cut flower. Popular food plant for nectar loving butterflies! Deer resistant, drought resistant.
Maintenance and Care
| • | Drought Tolerant |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Lavender |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aster oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite'
Grow in full sun in average to dry soil. Cut back after flowering to prevent the spread of variable seedlings. Feed with organic fertilizer monthly during growing season.