Aromatic Aster
Aster oblongifolius
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Aromatic Aster highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodFall
Growing Zones 3-8
Lovely sky blue to lavender blue slender petals around sunny yellow centers, the Aromatic Aster (Aster oblongifolius/Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) is native to the eastern and central United States! Mounds of fine-textured green foliage that is aromatic when crushed. Forming in the spring and remaining until frost each year!
These fantastic blooms show up a bit late on the scene, but the autumn color is well-worth the wait! Especially for migrating and remaining pollinators, this is a fantastic late-season source of nectar and pollen. Snip a few stems for airy bouquet filler indoors as well!
Deer-resistant Aromatic Asters can have spreading underground rhizomes, creating mounds and politely spreading groundcover mats throughout the sunny landscape of USDA growing zones 3 to 8. Growing 1 go 3 feet in height and width at maturity, Asters are fantastic late-season herbaceous perennials.
Planting and Application:
A hardy native found grows on slopes, throughout sunny prairies, in ditches along the road and fence lines in open areas, Aromatic Asters are a surprise burst of color in the August to September landscape! Plant in your Cottage Gardens and mixed Perennial borders to enjoy their fine-textured greenery for your other plants all growing season. Pollinator gardens and native plantings benefit from these hardy perennials where conditions can sometimes be tough.
Aromatic Asters are great lower growing, spreading, to mid-sized perennials for use as edging and small backdrops. Create groupings throughout the landscape to increase the impact of the color, and the draw they have on butterflies and bees! En Masse plantings fill difficult areas with color without all the work, like hard to mow hillsides, eroding slopes, and hot parched ground in commercial sites.
- Lavender/Blue Petals Around Yellow Centers
- Fine-Textured Green Leaves & Spreading Mounds
- Aromatic Foliage & Pollinator-Friendly Blooms
- Late-Season Color!
- Fall Specimens & Accents, Tough Sunny Locations & Gardens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant your perennial Aster in well-drained soil in full sun for best results. Water new plants regularly but once established, Asters are rather drought resistant! Mulch with 3-4 inches of arborist bark chips to hold in moisture and keeps the roots cool. Prune back your mounds near the ground each fall once the foliage dies back after the first hard frost. Top-dress the crowns with mulch for a winter layer of insulation. Divide clumps every 3-5 years to maintain vigor and keep them in bounds if needed.
- Full Sun
- Well-Drained Soil & Appreciates Mulch
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Deer Resistant
- Prune Back After Frost in Fall & Divide Every 3-5 Years
Aromatic Asters are just the native boost of late-season color and fragrance your landscape needs! Order your quality perennials today at Nature Hills, and we will ship your order at the right time to plant for your growing zone!
