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Aster laevis 'Bluebird'

$16.99

UPC:: 794094308707
Shipping:: Calculated at Checkout

Will begin shipping Apr 3rd 2023 . Ship by date varies based on your location, hardiness zone, and the maturity level of the plant. If you have a specific shipping time request, please add it in the comments for your order.

Common Name:

Smooth Aster

Plant Type:

Perennial

Exposure:

Sun to Part Sun

Hardiness Zone:

4-8

Bloom Color:

Blue

Bloom Time:

Fall

Garden Height:

36-48 Inches

Garden Spread:

24-30 Inches

Description

Long-blooming, late color
Valuable nectar source for many butterflies
Long-lived native plant

The beautiful lavender-blue flowers of Aster laevis 'Bluebird' add wonderful color to the late summer garden and are an excellent source of nectar for migrating monarch butterflies. The flowers are held in clusters atop the tall, clean foliage. This aster species is native to fields and prairies in much of the eastern United States. Also known as Symphyotrichum laeve 'Bluebird'.

Uses: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Erosion Control, Landscapes, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Rain Gardens
Nature Attraction: Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbits
Notable Features: Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Long Bloom Time, Native

Photo courtesy of Stonehouse Nursery, LLC