Smooth Blue Aster
Symphyotrichum laeve
| Description: This plant’s large, cone-shaped clusters of single blue flowers bloom in September and October. Even at 4’ it needs no staking and grows in dry to moist soils in full sun. |
| Propagation: Easy from seeds or divisions |
| Initial bloom (month and week): September W3 |
| Garden name: Sunny Garden |
| Color of flower: Blue |
| Height: 4′ |
| Spread: 24″ |
| Family: Asteraceae |
| Soil type: Neutral sunny meadows |
| Soil moisture: Dry to moist |
| Light: Full sun |
| Zone: 4 – 8 |