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Common Name: Smooth Blue Aster
Scientific Name: Symphyotrichum laeve
Main Uses:
~ Pollinator
~Wildflower plantings
Height: 2 - 4 feet
Colors: White, light purple, light blue
Flowering Season: Summer and fall
Soil Types: Most soil
Sun or Shade: Full sun
Minimum Precipitation: 18 inches
Elevation: 2,000 feet +
Lifecycle: Perennial
Native / Introduced: Native
Planting Seed Rate: 1 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 900,000 seeds
Optimal Planting Season: Fall
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Description:
Smooth Blue Aster is a native perennial characterized by its soft periwinkle blooms, which feature star-like shapes and vibrant yellow centers. This attractive plant has a long blooming season, often extending well into the fall. Its smooth, leathery foliage is a rich grey-green, providing a full appearance right to the ground. The blue flowers are particularly effective at attracting a variety of native bees, butterflies, and other insects, making them a beautiful addition to meadows and late-summer gardens.
Smooth Blue Aster primarily serves as a vital food source for butterflies and bees. Its late-season blooms provide nectar for various insects, while the spent flowers yield seeds that birds can feed on. By including Smooth Blue Aster, you can create a vibrant fall garden that continues to attract insects and pollinators long after many other plants have faded. It thrives in full sun and dry soil and is relatively easy to grow, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to enhance biodiversity while enjoying a visually appealing display.
