Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Fanny Peltandra so plant it where drainage

so plant it where drainage is near perfect and plants are sheltered from heavy rain downpours

The clove-scented flowers come in bicolor combinations of white and red

The clump is topped with light lavender flowers in summer

so you'll have to visit and pick yours up in person

Excess moisture in summer is even more damaging than too much soil moisture in winter

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Fanny Peltandra so plant it where drainage(aka: Aster oblongifolius) We originally acquired this selection of the North American native Symphyotrichum oblongifolium from Montrose Gardens, which acquired it from Ruth Knopf of Boone Hall Plantation in South Carolina. Ruth acquired the aster from her maid, Fanny, who acquired it as a pass along plant from her grandmother. Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Fanny' is one of the last asters to flower in our garden, usually in October and November.