Blue Wood Aster
Symphyotrichum cordifolium
A lovely keystone species which can thrive in a variety of habitats from meadows to woodlands or the spaces in between. It spreads vigorously by seed, so it's best suited for naturalized landscapes. Also called Heart-leaved Aster.
BLOOM TIME
- August
- September
- October
SUNLIGHT
- Partial Sun
- Partial Shade
SOIL TYPE
- Well Drained
- Dry
- Moist
- Texture (Sand)
- Texture (Loam)
- pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
HEIGHT
1-3'
CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED
10-100
WILDLIFE BENEFITED
Caterpillars, Pollinators, Birds, Mammals
Artist: Claire Luce Baldwin
Photo Credit: Arthur Haines