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Detailed Information
The Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium), from which the cultivar ‘October Skies’ is derived, is native to **central North America**.
Specifically, its native range includes:
* **Central United States:** Primarily the Great Plains region, extending eastward into the Midwest and westward into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
* **Southern Canada:** Parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
So, ‘October Skies’ likely originated from a wild population within this region. It was selected for its desirable traits (like its vibrant color and late blooming period) and then propagated as a cultivar.
