Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Fall Aster 'October Skies') Size:2 gal The fruit can be used

The fruit can be used as laundry soap and is poisonous

Trim to shape in late winter or early spring before buds form

Add mulch at least 3-5 inches away from the tree trunk

The plant is very brittle and breaks easily

rocky soils

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Fall Aster 'October Skies') Size:2 gal The fruit can be usedIf you are creating a wildlife habitat and care about bees, planting a Fall Aster is a must. This tough perennial may be easily overlooked until the fall when it provides an explosion of bright purple blooms. It is truly a showstopper then. It is adaptable and not fussy about soil, and looks best planted in groupings or surrounded by other perennials. Providing autumn pollen and nectar for bees as well as butterflies, fall aster is a valuable addition