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    Symphyotrichum laevis 'Bluebird'

    Also Known As

    • Aster laevis 'Bluebird'
    • Aster novi-belgii 'Blue Bird'
    • Symphyotrichum laeve 'Blue Bird'
    • Symphyotrichum laeve 'Bluebird'
    • Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Blue Bird'
    • Michaelmas Daisy
    • New York Aster

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 36"-48"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Symphyotrichum laevis 'Bluebird' plant details

    Symphyotrichum laevis 'Bluebird' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum laevis 'Bluebird'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, purple stems

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum laevis 'Bluebird'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A whole bouquet on a stem... a red stem... covered with billows of 1" soft-blue daisies with cheerful yellow centers; fun for the Sept-Oct garden or late fall vase and a last glutinous gasp for the butterflies!; 3-4'. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    If you are looking for a Aster with engaging late season color, impeccably handsome mildew resistant foliage and a medium-sized frame that never needs staking, look no farther! Clad in glabrous, bluish green leaves, the vase-shaped clump showcases numerous broad, bouquetlike clusters of single, one inch wide, delicately rayed petals gathered by gilded centers. The jubilant floral display is elevated on red-hued stems and seems to cover the entire top half of the plant. Undeterred by varied moisture levels and soil types, 'Bluebird' is a Mt. Cuba Center introduction.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    This is it--a medium-tall (3-4') Aster which doesn't need staking with clean (mildew-free) foliage and lavender-blue flowers Sept.-Oct. Tolerant of dry or moist soils. Grow in sun or part shade

    By: Avant Gardens

    This tall 4' plant flowers at the end of season flowering for Northern gardens. Superb in warmer areas. Deep sky blue flower clusters in profusion a top vase-shaped plants. Perfect form of our native asters. Trouble free foliage.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum laevis 'Bluebird' plant

    How to Grow Symphyotrichum laevis 'Bluebird'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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