Smooth Blue Aster
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Symphyotrichum laeve, commonly called smooth aster, typically occurs in prairies, rocky glades, dry open woods, roadside banks, and thickets. Stems are usually unbranched with variable, mostly toothed, smooth, bluish-green foliage. Small flowers with violet-blue to purple (sometimes white) rays and yellow center disks appear in autumn's open, loose, panicle-like clusters. A non-aggressive rhizomatous root system allows the plant to spread slowly. In a garden setting, Smooth Blue Aster will persist for many years. Attractive to butterflies.
Height: 2’-4’
Spread: 1’-2’
Bloom: September-October
Light: Full sun to Part Shade
Water: Low to Medium
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: central-eastern United States, Canada
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
