Smooth Blue Aster
Symphyotrichum laeve (Aster laevis)
Smooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve (Aster laevis)) is a hardy plant with profuse lavender-blue flowers, blooming late into the fall. The leaves are smooth to the touch which makes this species different from most asters. The beautiful late blooming flowers attract many different pollinators. Smooth Blue Aster is also a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot and the Pearl Crescent butterflies.
Grows To:
1-3 Ft
Spread:
1-2 Ft
Bloom Time:
August-October
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,
Part Shade
Soil Moisture:
Dry ,
Medium ,
Moist ,
Well-Drained
Soil Description:
Clay,
Loam,
Sand
Attracts:
Birds,
Butterflies,
Caterpillars,
Pollen Specialist Bees
Resistant to:
Deer
Fragrant Flowers:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes