Aster laevis 'Bluebird'

Aster - Smooth

'Bluebird' Smooth Aster has lots of showy bluish violet flowers in late summer and early fall over clean foliage. 'Bluebird' is a great introduction from the Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware. Ranked as the #1 Aster in an evaluation study at Mt. Cuba Center. Strong stems do not need staking if cutback somewhat in June. Carl Hesselein's favorite Aster for flower color, disease-free foliage and upright stature in the garden. (New name is Symphyotricum laeve.)

PRN Preferred: Tons of flowers with no staking required. Winner!

Height

36 Inches

Spread

36 Inches

Bloom Color

Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone

Pleasant Run Nursery Preferred Selection

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
0	Aster laevis Bluebird #1 (NATIVE-violet-blue)		224	mid October
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Cut Flower
•	Erosion Control
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Dry
•	Moist
•	Sandy
•	Wet

Bloom Time

•	Fall
•	Summer

Exposure

•

Sun

Special Recognition

•	Pleasant Run Nursery Preferred Selection

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Butterflies
•	Attracts Pollinators

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Wet Site Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

Companion Plants to Aster laevis 'Bluebird'

Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
Switchgrass

Monarda punctata
Spotted Bee Balm

Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'
Rough Stemmed Goldenrod

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