Smooth Aster

Smooth Aster

Symphyotrichum laeve

This upright perennial bears blue flowers in summer fall.

  • Blue flowers are produced in summer fall, providing colour through the bloom season.
  • Upright clump, reaching 1 m at maturity; divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
  • Best in full sun to partial shade to full shade with moist, average, dry, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Moist, Dry, Average
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
3 – 3
Mature Height (meters)
0.6 – 1.0
Mature Spread (meters)
0.3 – 0.6
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Blue
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
SummerFall
Habit
Upright
Pollinator Friendly
Attracts Birds
Ontario Native
Landscape Uses
Border, Mass planting, Accent
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in full sun or partial shade and tolerates a wide range of soil types and moisture. Stands up well in the garden and requires no staking.
Notes
Native to Ontario The botanical name for Smooth Aster has been updated from Aster laevis to Symphyotrichum laeve.

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