Loose clumps of smooth, light green foliage are covered with blue-petaled daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centers. Blooms from late summer to fall. Flowers attract many pollinating insects, and birds relish the seeds. - Wild Seed Project
On a misty or foggy day the bluish-lavender rays seem to almost glow. Asters are one of the most under rated species of native plants - they are so important for late season pollinators and they are truly beautiful! A non-aggressive rhizomatous root system allows the Smooth blue aster to spread slowly.
The beautiful late blooming flowers attract many different pollinators. Smooth Blue Aster is also a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot and the Pearl Crescent butterflies. - Prairie Moon Nursery
Native to Maine
Sun to part shade
Medium-dry soils
Height up to 3'
Blooms August - October
Herbaceous perennial
Loose clumps of smooth, light green foliage are covered with blue-petaled daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centers. Blooms from late summer to fall. Flowers attract many pollinating insects, and birds relish the seeds. - Wild Seed Project
On a misty or foggy day the bluish-lavender rays seem to almost glow. Asters are one of the most under rated species of native plants - they are so important for late season pollinators and they are truly beautiful! A non-aggressive rhizomatous root system allows the Smooth blue aster to spread slowly.
The beautiful late blooming flowers attract many different pollinators. Smooth Blue Aster is also a host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot and the Pearl Crescent butterflies. - Prairie Moon Nursery
Native to Maine
Sun to part shade
Medium-dry soils
Height up to 3'
Blooms August - October
Herbaceous perennial
