Aster oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favorite' ~ Raydon's Favorite Aromatic Aster zone-8 Fronds may brown early in

Fronds may brown early in Southern heat if moisture is not maintained

Deadheading prolongs bloom

and though Morden's Pink is listed as sterile it can interbreed with native loosestrife- plant in contained area and deadhead immediately after flowering

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Aster oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favorite' ~ Raydon's Favorite Aromatic Aster zone-8 Fronds may brown early inRaydon's Favorite Aromatic Aster is a small mounding native perennial known for the minty scent of its foliage. It sports a hairy stem with rough, hairy lance like green leaves and flowers with the signature purple with orange yellow centers that only blooms in fall. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and bees. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well drained soils. Raydon's Favorite tolerates light shade and is fairly drought tolerant,