Botanical Name Aster laevis 'Bluebird'
Common Name Smooth Aster
Exposure Sun
Size for Description 2.5 to 3 Ft. x 2 to 2.5 Ft.
Bloom Time Fall
Flower Color Violet Blue
Butterflies yes
Hummingbirds  
Drought Tolerant yes
Moisture Lover  
Wet Areas  
Walnut Tolerant  
Deer Resistant  
Fragrant  
Fall Color  
Bark  
Fruit  
Groundcover  
Growth Rate  
Native yes
Comment Does not need staking or pinching ~ a robust, upright plant with arching stems ~ mildew resistant
Care Cut to ground in very late fall or spring.