Smooth Blue Aster
Symphyotrichum laeve ‘Bluebird’
Yet another fantastic addition to the late season garden. Smooth Blue Aster blooms in a dazzling explosion of violet-blue in autumn. ‘Bluebird’ is a cultivar with an especially robust growth habit and profuse flowers. Pair with other fall blooming perennials like goldenrod, sneezeweed, and little bluestem to round out a vibrant buffet for migrating pollinators and birds.
Conditions: Full sun; dry to medium soil
Size: 2.5′ – 3′ tall
Zone: 4 – 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators; larval host for many butterfly and moth species
