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Texas Aster

Aster oblongifolius

Size

Height - 3 feet

Width - 4 feet

Plant Type

Native shrubby perennial

Close up view

Full plant view

Sun

Full sun to part shade

Other common names

Fall Aster, Wild Blue Aster, Aromatic Aster

BLOOMING
MONTHS
Save Water   Low to medium water required
 
More Color   Purple flowers in fall
 
 
Attract Wildlife   Butterflies consume nectar in fall while migrating
 
Reduce Maintenance   Cut down to ground after hard freeze
 
Texas Tough    Can cut back by half in middle of summer to control size

Interesting Facts

Easy to grow - is an excellent fall bloomer.  Important fall nectar source for migrating butterflies.

Texas Asters in Frisco

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