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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.

Garden photo gallery of Symphyotrichum laevis 'Bluebird'

Photo of Symphyotrichum laevis 'Bluebird' flower by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Avant Gardens

By: Karl Gercens III

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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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

sun - mostly shade
even moisture - drought tolerant

Photo of Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' flower by Avant Gardens

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