Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' salvia Leonotis works great in large-scale

Leonotis works great in large-scale borders

It blooms in spring with a very pretty silver catkin with red stamens that can be cut for early spring decoration

Thin plants and remove dead/damaged branches annually to improve air circulation

hands and nails clean

Short handles can help access in cramped or awkward spaces

Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' salvia Leonotis works great in large-scaleSymphyotrichum oblongifolium, commonly called aromatic aster, is a native plant that typically occurs on limestone glades, slopes, prairies and dry open ground. A bushy, stiff, compact, low growing plant with hairy stems. Typically grows 1 2' (infrequently to 3') tall and features small, daisy like flowers (1" across) with violet blue rays and yellow center disks. Rigid, toothless, oblong, blue green leaves (to 4" long) are, as the common name