Smooth Aster (Aster laevis)

Light:

Full or partial sun

Flowering:

Late summer into fall

Soil:

Any average soil

Height:

24 to 40 inches

Color:

Lavender blue

Hardiness:

Zone 3. Extremely hardy native.

Uses:

Native plantings, mixed borders, cut flowers, butterfly gardens

Care:

Very easy and longer lived than many asters. Nice with rudbeckias for late summer color. Deadhead if self-sowing is not wanted.

Native:

Yes