Aster oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favorite' forms a compact plant with dense growth and upright stems. Its foliage holds a strong shape and emits a mild aromatic scent when touched.

In early fall, the plant produces abundant blue and purple flowers that cover the entire structure. This fall-blooming aster supports pollinators and holds color late into the season.

This selection, also called Raydon's Favorite aster, grows best in full sun with well-drained soil. It performs well in dry sites and fits borders, wildflower plantings, and low-water gardens across much of the eastern U.S.

Photos courtesy of Mt. Cuba Center