Smooth Blue Aster - Organic

bare-root plants

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Symphyotrichum laeve

3-4' tall. North American native.

Loose clusters of lavender-blue blossoms with yellow eyes. Smooth blue-green foliage. Asters add hardy grace to the back of the wild border and will naturalize on banks or in the meadow. Cut back slightly in early to mid June to induce an abundance of 1½– 2" rayed blooms from late August into October. Deer usually don’t eat them. Asters provide important late-season nectar to hungry pollinators.

Plant 12–18" apart in light moist humusy soil in full sun with good air circulation. Z3. (bare-root crowns)

Maine Grown.

ships in spring

Quick Details

Maine Grown: Yes
Lifecycle: perennial
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Bloom Color: lavender-blue
Hardy to Zone: 3

Compare

Compare with other Asters
Variety	Product Type	Maine Grown	Lifecycle	Bloom Color	Hardy to Zone
New Hybrids Aster	seeds		perennial	multi-colored	4
Smooth Blue Aster Organic	bare-root plants	Yes	perennial	lavender-blue	3
New England Aster Organic	bare-root plants	Yes	perennial	purple	3

Additional Information

Herbaceous Perennial Plants

When you receive your order, open the bags and check the stock immediately. Roots and crowns should be firm and pliable. Surface mold is harmless and will not affect the plant’s future performance. Store plants in their packaging in a cool (35–40°) location until you are ready to plant. If it’s going to be awhile, you can pot up your perennials.

Do not plant bare-root perennial plant crowns directly outdoors before danger of frost has passed. Wet and/or cold conditions for an extended period may cause rotting.

For more info:
About planting bare-root perennials

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before February 20 will ship from March through early May, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas.

Orders placed after February 20 will ship from April to May.