Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Fanny Peltandra This is a superb plant

This is a superb plant for pollinators late in the growing season

Northern maidenhair fern prefers a cool

This makes it easy to combine with other taller perennials

it should reseed well

The species name rostrata refers to the fruit

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Fanny Peltandra This is a superb plant(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.