New York Aster 'Wood's Blue', Michaelmas Daisy 'Wood's Blue', Symphyotrichum 'Wood's Blue', Aster dumosus 'Wood's Blue'
The native Wood Aster provides shade gardeners with delightful fall color. The clean dark green foliage complements the 4–6 week bloom time in August and September. Compact foliage is mildew and rust resistant. Try these with Solidago ‘Golden Fleece’, Rudbeckia ‘Little Goldstar’ and Schizachyrium ‘Standing Ovation’.
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer, Late Summer, Fall |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (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 | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers |
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Aster dumosus ‘Wood’s’ Series
New York Aster 'Wood's Blue', Michaelmas Daisy 'Wood's Blue', Symphyotrichum 'Wood's Blue', Aster dumosus 'Wood's Blue'
The native Wood Aster provides shade gardeners with delightful fall color. The clean dark green foliage complements the 4–6 week bloom time in August and September. Compact foliage is mildew and rust resistant. Try these with Solidago ‘Golden Fleece’, Rudbeckia ‘Little Goldstar’ and Schizachyrium ‘Standing Ovation’. |
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