Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' (Aromatic Aster) Pale Blue Silver Mound is fine in

Silver Mound is fine in the full- sun border or rock garden where the soft sheen of its foliage makes a striking contrast to flowers and other foliage in a wide range of hues

fine-textured foliage

Grows 6-8'

Formerly the dominate species of the tall-grass prairie that fed many bison and cattle

fresh or dried

Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' (Aromatic Aster) Pale Blue Silver Mound is fine inA widely popular aster in the mid Atlantic, and rightly so. Mounded, bushy foliage is attractive all summer and is covered with lavender blue flowers in fall, attracting pollinators later in the season. Use in native plant gardens, mixed borders, containers or in mass plantings. This Aster grows 18 30" tall and up to 4' wide. Tolerant of poor, dry soils. Note: the leaves are fragrant when crushed. Plant 36" apart. Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun USDA