Vibrant violet blue flowers: Adds striking color to gardens and landscapes in late summer and fall
Late-season pollinator support: Offers abundant nectar and pollen to sustain monarch butterflies and other pollinators
Adapted to dry, sunny sites: Thrives in challenging, poor soils and xeriscape gardens
Deep roots and moisture-retaining foliage: Helps conserve soil moisture and supports ecosystem health
Clump-forming, upright habit: Structures gardens and borders with reliable, long-lasting growth
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Smooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve) Also known as: Glaucous Michaelmas Daisy*
Smooth Blue Aster is a stunning native perennial with smooth, blue-green foliage and masses of violet-blue flowers that bloom profusely in late summer and fall. This clump-forming aster brings vivid color and critical pollinator support to prairies, meadows,