Wilson Bros Gardens Raydon's Favorite Aromatic Aster
Best vibrant late season color for attracting garden pollinators.
This native perennial is the ultimate late-season anchor, providing a burst of violet-blue color when the rest of the garden begins to fade. It demands almost nothing in terms of maintenance, though you sacrifice a bit of vertical height for its dense, mounded habit.
$39.97
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting autumn blooms and ecological support
- Busy homeowners desiring beautiful, resilient plants without constant attention
- Eco-conscious individuals dedicated to supporting beneficial insects and biodiversity
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with predominantly shady yards or limited sunny planting areas
- Individuals expecting continuous floral displays throughout the entire growing season
- Urban dwellers with small plots or those preferring contained, diminutive plant varieties
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Impact
A vital late-season nectar source for migrating butterflies and beneficial bees.
Environmental Resilience
Exceptional tolerance for heat, drought, and challenging soil conditions once established.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention to maintain its tidy, compact mounding habit.
Pest Resistance
Aromatic foliage effectively discourages browsing deer and hungry rabbits.
Seasonal Interest
Provides a vibrant violet-blue color burst when most gardens are fading.
Site Adaptability
Thrives across a wide range of USDA zones and soil textures.
Key Specs
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
4a-8b
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial, North American Native
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Sunlight
Full Sun or Part Shade
Plant Height
2.5-3 feet
Plant Width
3-4 feet
Flower Color
Violet-Blue
Flowering Period
Early Fall to Early Winter
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Rocky, Sandy, Silt
Soil Moisture/Drainage
Moist But Well Drained to Dry when established
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