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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.


American Beauties Native Plants®
Attributes
Cut Flower
Drought Tolerant
Fall Bloomer
Flower Color
Blue
Lavender
Foliage Color
Blue
Green
Best Usage
Border or Bed
Container
Soil Moisture Preference
Average
Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Fall
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Asexual 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.