Aster, October Skies Aromatic AsterOctober Skies Aromatic Aster is a compact native perennial with stiff hairy blue green lance like foliage. Clusters of small sky blue flowers with yellow centers bloom from late summer into fall, and becomes a darker blue in October. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well drained soils. Aster oblongifolium is a host of the Silvery Checkerspot Butterflies and of several moths. Type: Perennial Origins: East and Central N. America, SE Native