{"product_id":"symphyotrichum-oblongifolium-october-skies","title":"Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum oblongifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'October Skies' is a compact selection of a native wildflower that boasts loads of violet-purple blossoms with strong blue tones that vary in intensity with the light. The gray-green foliage is hidden under masses of 1\" daisy-like flowers. These bushy, low-growing plants make an excellent ground cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily native to North America, with a few species occurring in South America and Eurasia. This large genus within the Aster family includes over 90 species of mostly perennial plants that are hardy in Zones 3 through 8. Profuse, Daisy-like flowers bloom in late summer to fall, presenting a palette of colors, typically in shades of blue, purple, white, and pink. These blooms play a crucial role in supporting pollinators—such as bees and butterflies—when other blooms are diminishing. Plants prefer full sun to partial shade and thrive in well-drained soil, although they are adaptable to a variety of moisture levels and soil types. Symphyotrichums create a naturalistic planting and are a vibrant addition to perennial borders, providing both late-season color and an essential food source for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Flower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47979279548569,"sku":"0038809-F","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0532\/9983\/9129\/files\/21918.jpg?v=1782074044","url":"https:\/\/www.whiteflowerfarm.com\/products\/symphyotrichum-oblongifolium-october-skies","provider":"White Flower Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}