Aster oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favorite'

michaelmas daisy, New York aster or fall aster

Family	Compositae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	70 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread	60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Aster oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favorite' (michaelmas daisy) bears faded purple blooms during early autumn to mid-fall. The foliage is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics	Aster oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favorite' has a natural resistance to rabbits. Aster oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favorite' attracts butterflies to your garden.