Grows best in partial shade but will tolerate nearly full shade and nearly full sun. Produces a beautiful array of light blue flowers on top of 2’-3’ stems. It’s heart shaped leaves give it it’s other common name: Heart-leaved aster. Thrives in woodland edges or disturbed areas with poor soil, an excellent choice for urban settings. Attractive to bees and butterflies.
Maine native
Shade to part sun
Medium-dry soils
Height: up to 3’
Blooms September to October
Herbaceous perennial
Grows best in partial shade but will tolerate nearly full shade and nearly full sun. Produces a beautiful array of light blue flowers on top of 2’-3’ stems. It’s heart shaped leaves give it it’s other common name: Heart-leaved aster. Thrives in woodland edges or disturbed areas with poor soil, an excellent choice for urban settings. Attractive to bees and butterflies.
Maine native
Shade to part sun
Medium-dry soils
Height: up to 3’
Blooms September to October
Herbaceous perennial
