Aromatic Aster
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite'
Asteraceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Urban Tree Collection, Bioswale Garden
Source of plant
North Creek Nurseries, North Creek Nurseries, North Creek Nurseries, Woodlanders Inc.
Description
Selected by Raydon Alexander of San Antonio, TX. This plant had been growing in his garden for over 30 years, and he sent a piece to Allen Bush at Holbrook Nursery in 1989. Originally sold as A. oblongifolius var.angustatus, the name was later changed to A. oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favorite.' Plants 36" tall, 24" wide, with bluish-purple flowers in fall; foliage has a minty fragrance when crushed. Has proven to bedisease and insect free at Holbrook Nursery.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3