Smooth Blue Aster

Symphyotrichum laeve

Very attractive and fragrant flowers that are lavender-blue rays surround a central yellow disk on this low-maintenance aster with smooth blue-green foliage.

BLOOM TIME

August
September

SUNLIGHT

Full Sun

SOIL TYPE

Well Drained
Dry
Moist
Texture (Sand)
Texture (Loam)
Texture (Clay)
pH Acid <6.0
pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
pH Alkaline >8.0

HEIGHT

1-3'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

1-10

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Michael Boardman

Photo Credit: Arthur Haines