Dream of Beauty Aromatic Aster
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking late-season pollinator support.
This is the ultimate low-maintenance workhorse for late-season color. While it lacks the delicate, fleeting charm of spring ephemerals, it compensates with a rugged, drought-tolerant constitution that keeps your garden buzzing with pollinators long after other blooms have faded.
$17.99
Who it's for
- Pollinator gardeners supporting migrating butterflies and native bees
- Xeriscaping enthusiasts managing dry or low-maintenance landscapes
- Busy gardeners wanting tidy plants without staking or pruning
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited space or strict planting boundaries
- Shade gardeners unable to provide six hours of direct sun
- Perfectionists prioritizing pristine foliage throughout the entire growing season
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Support
A vital late-season nectar source for bees and butterflies.
Drought Resilience
Established plants handle heat and dry spells with impressive ease.
Maintenance Ease
A low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal intervention.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from grazing on your garden.
Bloom Longevity
Provides consistent, vibrant color from mid-summer well into autumn.
Soil Adaptability
Versatile enough to flourish in everything from sandy to clay soils.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Moderate
Flower Species
Daisy
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Fragrance Level
Mild Fragrance
Pet Safe
No
Growth Habit
Mounding
Mature Height
12 inches
Mature Spread
24 inches
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