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Aster laevis 'Bluebird'

Smooth Aster

Profuse, violet-blue flowers with golden-yellow centers top this upright, vase-shaped plant. A robust bloomer that seldom requires staking.

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Attributes
• Cut Flower
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Bloomer
• Native
Flower Color
• Violet
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green
Best Usage
• Border or Bed
• Container
Soil Moisture Preference
• Dry
• Average
• Good Drainage
Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Songbirds
• Deer Resistant
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Growth Rate
• Medium
Unlicensed propagation prohibited?
• No
Additional Information about Aster laevis 'Bluebird'

Profuse, violet-blue flowers with golden-yellow centers top this upright, vase-shaped plant. A robust bloomer that seldom requires staking. Drought tolerant. The nectar of the Bluebird is loved by Monarch butterflies. The flowers begin to bloom in early fall and continue all season.