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Aster oblongifolium – Aromatic Aster
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Aromatic Aster, Aster oblongifolium, brings rich color to the late-season garden with thousands of sky-blue daisy-like blossoms. Very easy to grow in average or even poor soil, yet does best with a shovelful or two of compost. A butterfly favorite. A Missouri native perennial with fragrant foliage. Works well as a ground cover and for naturalized areas. Also known as Symphyotrichum oblongifolium.
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