This aromatic fall-blooming perennial, Aster oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite', brings strong late-season color with masses of violet-blue, daisy-like flowers held over a dense, bushy plant. You will also notice the pleasantly aromatic foliage when brushed. At maturity it typically stands about 24-36 inches tall, making it an easy fit toward the front to middle of a sunny border.

Give it a site with full sun for the heaviest bloom, though it can handle part shade. Plant in well-drained soil; it is adaptable but appreciates a location that does not stay soggy. Once established, it is generally content with average garden moisture and can be especially useful where you want dependable fall flowers without constant fuss.

For a fuller, more compact shape, you can pinch or shear the tips in late spring to early summer. After flowering, you can leave stems for seasonal interest and then cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Divide clumps as needed to refresh older plants and to create more plants for other areas of your garden.

'Raydon's Favorite' pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and other late-season perennials, and it is a reliable source of nectar for visiting pollinators when many other plants are winding down.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-8 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 24-36"
• Spread: 12-18"
• Fragrant: Yes

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