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    Symphyotrichum laeve

    Also Known As

    • Aster laevis
    • Smooth Aster

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 1'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Symphyotrichum laeve plant details

    Symphyotrichum laeve is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and gritty soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum laeve

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fall color, long-blooming, native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum laeve

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average and gritty

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Clouds of small gold to garnet centered flowers bloom early to late fall, attracting native bees by the score. Lovely in the garden bed, where is should be placed away from spreaders that might overwhelm this willowy beauty.

    By: Select Seeds

    The fabulous Smooth Aster produces a profusion of deep blue, star-like flowers in late autumn after most other plants are long gone. Extremely hardy, it defies frosts and keeps on blooming, often well into November. A strong perennial, Aster laevis will grow in almost any soil. Hardy to Zones 4 - 8.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum laeve plant

    How to Grow Symphyotrichum laeve

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

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

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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