100 Smooth Blue Aster Seeds Native Wildflower Pollinator Garden

Smooth blue aster is a native perennial wildflower known for its late-season blooms and dependable garden performance. It produces masses of soft blue-purple daisy-like flowers with yellow centers that stand out beautifully in borders, meadow plantings, and naturalized landscapes. This easygoing variety returns year after year and pairs well with other native perennials.

Use smooth blue aster in pollinator gardens, cottage borders, wildflower meadows, and cutting gardens. The long-lasting blooms bring color from late summer into autumn, while the upright habit provides structure among grasses and companion perennials. Plants establish readily from seed and thrive in sunny, well-drained sites.

Species: Symphyotrichum laeve
Type: Perennial wildflower
Plant Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3 to 9
Germination: 14 to 30 days
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Native perennial with late-season blue-purple blooms