The listing, Smooth Blue Aster, Symphyotrichum laeve, 50+ seeds has ended.
Along with the goldenrods and native grasses, asters are classic fall color plants of North America. This one is a sturdy branching perennial with smooth gray-green leaves. Aster laevis thrives in sun and adapts to most soils. Plants produce flowing masses of blue-violet flowers in late summer and autumn. The unique flower color draws the eye and attracts butterflies, birds and other pollinators.
Smooth blue aster is a good choice for a Wildlife Garden or Meadow, Butterfly Pollinator Garden, Cottage Gardens, Low Maintenance Plantings, Perennial Borders, Water-wise Landscapes or Cut Flower Gardens.
Smooth blue aster, Symphyotrichum laeve
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Bloom Color: Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Height: 4 feet, Spread 1-2 feet
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, tolerates dry – drought tolerant
Soil Description: Variable
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
Value to Beneficial Insects: Special Value to Native Bees, plant is host to caterpillars of the Pearl Crescent butterflies
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