Raydon's Favorite Aromatic Aster

About this plant

Known for its profusion of vibrant, daisy-like blooms, Aster oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favorite' is a standout perennial that brings breathtaking beauty to the autumn garden. Delicate deep purple to blue flowers with bright yellow centers blanket the plant from late summer into fall, creating a spectacular display. This cultivar is highly valued for its dense, mounding habit and remarkable disease resistance, making it an easy-care and long-lived addition to any landscape. Its aromatic foliage adds another layer of sensory appeal, especially when brushed against. Ideal for naturalistic plantings, perennial borders, or mass plantings, 'Raydon's Favorite' provides a crucial late-season food source for migrating monarchs and other pollinators, ensuring your garden remains vibrant and buzzing with life even as other blooms fade.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Pinching back stems in early summer (before July) can encourage a bushier habit and more abundant blooms, though it's not strictly necessary. Divide clumps every 3-4 years in spring to maintain vigor. Generally pest and disease free.