Aromatic Aster

Aromatic Aster lives up to its name with fragrant foliage and a profusion of violet-purple, daisy-like blooms that cover the plant from late summer through frost. Its low, mounding form makes it a great front-of-border or massing plant, providing structure and vivid color just when most other perennials are winding down. Pollinators, especially late-season bees and butterflies, flock to its nectar-rich flowers.

Though it spreads by seed and short rhizomes, Aromatic Aster is easy to manage in mixed plantings. Once other species establish, its expansion slows, making it a cooperative neighbor in dense, layered gardens. It's especially valuable for extending bloom season and supporting pollinators deep into fall, when resources are scarce.

Why Choose Aromatic Aster?

• Masses of late-season blooms support fall pollinators
• Tidy, dense form provides low-growing structure
• Fragrant foliage adds sensory appeal
• Spreads gently, easy to manage in layered plantings
• Tolerant of drought and poor soils once established
  

• Consider periodically removing seedlings if spread becomes an issue with this awesome plant.