Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Fall Aster 'October Skies') Size:2 gal Texas native Yes Water use

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom color Pink

and pond edges

adaptable plant that tolerates a range of soils

Russian Sage loves the heat

Soldier beetles visit the flowers to eat pollen

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Fall Aster 'October Skies') Size:2 gal Texas native Yes Water useIf 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