Yet another fantastic addition to the late season garden. Smooth Blue Aster erupts in a dazzling explosion of daisy-like, violet-blue blooms in autumn. 'Bluebird' is a cultivar with an especially robust growth habit and extra profuse flowering. Pair with other fall blooming perennials like goldenrod, sunflowers, and bluestem to round out a vibrant buffet for migrating pollinators and birds.
Conditions: Full sun; dry to medium soil
Size: 2.5' - 3' tall
Zone: 4 - 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators; larval host for many butterfly and moth species
Photos: Samantha Nestory, Amelia Burnett