Aromatic Aster
Aster oblongifolius

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Bloom period: September - October
Bloom Color: Pink, red-violet or blue surrounding a center of bright yellow

Wildlife Value Score: 3
Seed Availability:  1
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This native aster can be found in dry, rocky, or sandy soils, often on hillsides. It takes on a shrub-like look with many attractive flowers and continues to bloom well after the first frost. Aromatic Aster is an indicator of grasslands in good conditions.