Aster ‘Symphyotrichum’ laevis (smooth blue Aster)

General info: Aster ‘Symphyotrichum’ laevis, commonly called smooth blue Aster, is a North American native perennial that thrives in dry to medium moisture soils in full sun. Smooth Blue Aster is typically found growing in dry open woods or prairies. This low maintenance perennial does not need much moisture and can grow in very rocky soils. This species gets about four feet tall and is drought tolerant

Landscape uses: Aster laevis is an attractive very low maintenance native wildflower. This species is adorned with light blue almost white daisy like blooms with yellow centers. It also stays pretty compact. Making smooth blue aster a beautiful choice for a perennial border. Lastly this late blooming perennial attracts a lot of butterflies and other pollinators. Making it an excellent choice for cottage gardens or native wildflower gardens.