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Aster oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favorite' ~ Raydon's Favorite Aromatic Aster

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Aster oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favorite' ~ Raydon's Favorite Aromatic AsterRaydon's Favorite Aromatic Aster is a small mounding native perennial known for the minty scent of its foliage. It sports a hairy stem with rough, hairy lance like green leaves and flowers with the signature purple with orange yellow centers that only blooms in fall. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and bees. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well drained soils. Raydon's Favorite tolerates light shade and is fairly drought tolerant,

Raydon's Favorite Aromatic Aster is a small mounding native perennial known for the minty scent of its foliage.  It sports a hairy stem with rough, hairy lance-like green leaves and flowers with the signature purple with orange-yellow centers that only blooms in fall.  The flowers are attractive to butterflies and bees.  Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils.  Raydon's Favorite tolerates light shade and is fairly drought tolerant, but excessive dry conditions will reduce bloom.

Type: 

Perennial

Origins:

East and Central N. America, SE Native

Height: 

2’ - 3’

Spread: 

2’ - 3’

Spacing: 

3’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

3 - 8

Culture: 

Full Sun, Part Sun

Bloom Color: 

Purple

Season of Interest: 

Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance plant. Susceptible to powdery mildew if soils poorly-drained. Can cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, BordersWoodland GardensWildlife GardensNaturalized Areas, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Stoke's Aster, Switch Grass, Bluestar 

IMAGES:  Photos by cultivar413, (1) 151029 127 Central Park - Conservatory Garden, South Garden, Symphyrotrichon oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite' Aromatic Aster, (2) 151029 125 Central Park - Conservatory Garden, South Garden, Artemisia 'Powis Castle', Symphyrotrichon oblongifolium 'Raydon's Favorite' Aromatic Aster, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Aster oblongifolius Raydons Favorite 1zzCC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Raydons Favorite 0zzCC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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Valarie Amundsen
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 5
Chew
Size: X-Small, Color: Ring Bone
My dog loves this little chewy bone and it’s good for her teeth. That was very cheap on a sale. It’s worth giving it a try highly recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026
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princeton von d
Boise, US
★★★★★ 3
Chicken Flavor Good, But 🔄 Rotation-Resistant✖; Best for Simpler Chewers
Size: X-Small, Color: Ring Bone, Size: X-Small, Color: Ring Bone
🐾 Hi, I’m PVD; plush sophisticate, chew critic, and active curator of rotational toy relevance. This ring bone and I never fully bonded. I sampled it maybe five times in my entire puppyhood before quietly returning it to the bin (with a single judgmental glance). Still, it does have value for the right pup. ⭐ Why I originally wanted to love it: ✔️ XS size works well for very young puppies ✔️ Chicken flavor lasts impressively long ✔️ Freezing offers temporary gum relief ✔️ Durable and safe; no odd odors or shredding 🌀 Why it’s now a respectful 3-star chew in my rotation: ✘ Never became a go-to toy (5 uses max in my life) ✘ Ring shape felt awkward, not natural or chic; hard to grip and maneuver ✘ Texture too tame vs. nubs or detailed chew surfaces ✘ When I was smaller, I much preferred the Nylabone Baby Blue Bone Chew Toy with nubs (my personal classic), and have since matured into nightly Nylabone “Nubz” edible bones This Ring Bone is Best For: • Very young puppies with minimal chew preferences • Dogs who like simple textures and circular shapes • Those just starting enrichment chew play • Freezer treat rotations (briefly) 🚫 Not ideal for: picky pups, advanced chewers, or dogs who analyze toy ergonomics (like myself). 📝 Final Re-Barks: A strong, well-made chew, but lacked the intrigue to make my permanent rotation. Works for basic chew enjoyment; not for pups with elevated taste or toy ambition. — PVD (Chew Strategist, Textural Analyst & Aspire-to-Vine Reviewer 🐶💼)
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Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2025
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Kaitlynne Lynch
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 5
Puppy loves it!
Size: X-Large, Color: Teething Bone, Size: X-Large, Color: Teething Bone
My small puppy loves this bone! I originally purchased this for a larger dog, but my small 10 pound puppy loves it more. It’s good quality and a softer material for puppies!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2026
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Jesse Arner
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 4
A hit, but could be stronger
Size: Medium, Color: Ring Bone, Size: Medium, Color: Ring Bone
Gave this to my 11 week old pittie, and she did significant damage within 15 mins. She left a pile of chewed bits on the couch but thankfully didn't eat them. Definitely don't leave unsupervised. That said, she LOVED it and it seemed to help her teething gums so, I'm still giving it a 4/5 Puppy pics for tax
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2026
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FieryFury
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
My dog loves this toy!!!
Size: Medium (Pack of 1), Style: Stick Medium
I bought this toy for my 80 lb dog who is very rough on her toys. She Loves squeaker toys. This toy held up for about 1 years which is awesome for how aggressive my dog is with her toys. I play tug of war with her with this. The squeaker didn't last too long. Somehow she broke that pretty quickly but the toy itself was very strong and durable. It's a softer rubber like material and it's bendable and twistable. After the toy broke (it actually broke in half), I purchased her another one because of how much she enjoyed it. This newer one, the squeaker still works and have had it for about 6 months or so now. I highly recommend this toy to anyone who has a dog that is an aggressive chewer and who's hard on their toys.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2025

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