Symphyotrichum laeve
Come fall, it is a welcome sight to see Smooth Aster’s lovely flowers that are composed of light purple “ray” flowers and yellow “disc” flowers in the center. The smooth, glaucous stem and leaves are quite distinct among asters. Smooth Aster attracts many pollinators, its seeds feed mammals and songbirds, and it is the larval host to the Pearl Crescent butterfly.
Tags: Native, Ornamental/Landscaping, Pollinator-Friendly
Zone: 4-8 (Map)
Habitat: Prefers moist soil, though can be tolerant of other conditions. Full Sun.
Growth: 3 ft tall, 3 ft wide at maturity.
Smooth Aster is a beautiful native perennial that puts forth lavender-blue flowers in the fall.
Smooth Aster is a beautiful native perennial that puts forth lavender-blue flowers in the fall.
Symphyotrichum laeve
Come fall, it is a welcome sight to see Smooth Aster’s lovely flowers that are composed of light purple “ray” flowers and yellow “disc” flowers in the center. The smooth, glaucous stem and leaves are quite distinct among asters. Smooth Aster attracts many pollinators, its seeds feed mammals and songbirds, and it is the larval host to the Pearl Crescent butterfly.
Tags: Native, Ornamental/Landscaping, Pollinator-Friendly
Zone: 4-8 (Map)
Habitat: Prefers moist soil, though can be tolerant of other conditions. Full Sun.
Growth: 3 ft tall, 3 ft wide at maturity.
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