100 Seeds Smooth Blue Aster Symphyotrichum laeve Native Perennial Wildflower

Smooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve) is a native perennial wildflower known for its smooth, blue-green foliage and abundant late-season blooms. It produces masses of soft lavender-blue flowers with yellow centers that create a lovely, airy display in borders, meadows, and naturalized areas. This species is a favorite among gardeners seeking dependable fall color and a graceful, informal look in the landscape.
Smooth Blue Aster works beautifully in pollinator gardens, cottage borders, meadow plantings, and wildflower mixes. Its blooms appear from late summer into autumn, extending seasonal interest after many other perennials have finished. The plants pair well with grasses and other late-blooming perennials, and the flowers are suitable for fresh cut arrangements. It is a low-maintenance selection that adapts to a range of garden settings.
Species: Symphyotrichum laeve
Type: Perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, well-drained; tolerates a range of soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 14-28 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Blooms late summer to fall; attractive to bees and butterflies