Smooth Blue Aster, Aster laevis, Michaelmas Daisy
Aster Bluebird produces an abundance of flower clusters that are the color of the evening sky. trouble-free vegetation. Seasonal flowering for gardens in the north. great in warmer climates. Asters serve as both a host plant and a source of nectar for butterflies. At the tops of branching stems, daisy-like flower clusters are created that contrast well with the leafy dark green color. complements ornamental grasses well.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer, Late Summer, Fall |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing | 24" (in) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Mass Planting |
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Symphyotrichum laeve (Smooth Blue Aster)
Smooth Blue Aster, Aster laevis, Michaelmas Daisy
Aster Bluebird produces an abundance of flower clusters that are the color of the evening sky. trouble-free vegetation. Seasonal flowering for gardens in the north. great in warmer climates. Asters serve as both a host plant and a source of nectar for butterflies. At the tops of branching stems, daisy-like flower clusters are created that contrast well with the leafy dark green color. complements ornamental grasses well. |
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