Symphyotrichum laeve – Smooth Aster

Late season bee feast.

Blue-purple flowers in September and October when migrating pollinators need fuel. Smooth blue-green foliage is attractive all season. One of the best late asters.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full Sun to Shade
• Height: 2-4 feet
• Bloom: September - October
• Soil: Dry to Average, Well-drained
• Spacing: 18 inches

Wildlife Value

Bees, butterflies, monarchs. Critical late-season nectar.

Symphyotrichum laeve · Asteraceae (Aster family)