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Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)
Aromatic aster is an east to grow native plant that blooms late in the fall, providing nectar for many pollinators about to enter their winter sleep. Despite the name, the flowers have no aroma, but the leaves do when crushed. Aromatic Aster has fibrous roots and spreads via rhizomes. Full sun and drier soils are preferred but average soil is tolerated if it drains well. Another scientific name in use is Aster oblongifolius.
Aromatic aster is an east to grow native plant that blooms late in the fall, providing nectar for many pollinators about to enter their winter sleep. Despite the name, the flowers have no aroma, but the leaves do when crushed. Aromatic Aster has fibrous roots and spreads via rhizomes. Full sun and drier soils are preferred but average soil is tolerated if it drains well. Another scientific name in use is Aster oblongifolius.