Aster oblongifolius ‘Raydon’s Favorite’
(Syn. Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)
Aster-Aromatic
Aster oblongifolius ‘Raydon’s Favorite’
(Syn. Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)
Aster-Aromatic
This showy fall aster forms a large, billowy mound of aromatic foliage that becomes engulfed in quarter-sized, bright lavender flowers two weeks later than ‘October Skies’. Denser and more floriferous than the species. Tolerates heat, humidity, drought, alkaline, clay and sandy soils. Received a 5-star rating from Chicago Botanic Trials.
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 2-3'
- Spread: 2-3'
- Exposure: Full Shade
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Late Fall, Mid-Fall
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Purple Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Nativar
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 2-3'
- Spread: 2-3'
- Exposure: Full Shade
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Late Fall, Mid-Fall
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Purple Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Nativar
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
Plant your Aster crop in spring for late summer and fall sales opportunities along with Rudbeckia, Eupatorium, Vernonia and fall grasses. Asters are heavy feeders, but it is best to discontinue feeding once they begin to bloom. Pinching is beneficial to promote lateral branching.
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes