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Aster laevis 'Bluebird'

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

4
Current Availability
Qty Avail Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
0 Aster laevis Bluebird #1 (NATIVE-violet-blue) 224 mid October
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
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