Aster Raydon’s Favorite

A late-season superstar for pollinators and color.

Bring your garden to life in autumn with Aster Raydons Favorite, a native perennial renowned for its vibrant violet-blue, daisy-like flowers that bloom from September through frost. When most summer perennials fade, this reliable aromatic aster bursts into color, drawing bees, butterflies, and pollinators to your garden. Its the perfect plant to extend your season of bloom and support wildlife in the process.

Compact, fragrant, and resilient.

This compact, mounding perennial forms a tidy shape, reaching 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for borders, meadows, or naturalized plantings. Its aromatic foliage releases a subtle herbal fragrance when brushed, while its dense, floriferous habit provides excellent structure in the late-season landscape. Whether mass-planted for a sea of color or tucked among ornamental grasses, Raydons Favorite shines with effortless charm.

Low-maintenance and highly adaptable.

Aster Raydons Favorite thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soil types, from average to dry. Once established, it becomes drought-tolerant and requires little beyond seasonal pruning. Its coarse texture makes it unappealing to deer and rabbits, and its nectar-rich flowers sustain bees and butterflies at a time when few other blooms remain.

A proven performer for sustainable gardens.

Recognized by the Mt. Cuba Center as one of the top-performing native asters for the Mid-Atlantic region, Raydons Favorite is a reliable choice for pollinator gardens, native landscapes, and eco-conscious designs. Long-lived, hardy, and bursting with vibrant color, its one of the most rewarding perennials you can grow a true fall garden essential.