Aromatic Aster

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Fanny' Asteraceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Peterson Oak Grove, Urban Tree Collection

Source of plant

Sunny Border Nurseries

Description

Plants reach 3' in height; flowers violet-blue, effective from September through November; tolerates drier conditions than most New England asters. Introduced as a novae-angliae selection; Tony Avent has determined this to be an oblongifolius selection.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3