Raydon aromatic aster
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon'
GCA Plant of the Year 2016
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Raydon' aromatic aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Raydon') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, meadows, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It forms a dense clump, tolerates drought, and draws butterflies, bees, and birds. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It blooms in early to late summer and in early to late autumn.
Pairs well with Goldsturm black-eyed Susan, Gro-Low fragrant sumac, and Rubenza cosmos.