Aster (Symphyotrichum) laeve, commonly known as Smooth Aster, is a perennial that blooms in late summer to fall, producing bright, lavender to light purple daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The plant features smooth, lance-shaped leaves that are deep green and have a clean, refined texture, giving it a neat and tidy appearance in garden beds or wildflower meadows. Smooth Aster thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for a range of garden settings, from borders to naturalized areas. It attracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees, providing a late-season food source for beneficial insects. With its colorful blooms, elegant foliage, and easy care, Aster laeve is a lovely and low-maintenance addition to any garden.
· ORIGIN - NC native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - blue
· HEIGHT - 24-48"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
Aster (Symphyotrichum) laeve, commonly known as Smooth Aster, is a perennial that blooms in late summer to fall, producing bright, lavender to light purple daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The plant features smooth, lance-shaped leaves that are deep green and have a clean, refined texture, giving it a neat and tidy appearance in garden beds or wildflower meadows. Smooth Aster thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for a range of garden settings, from borders to naturalized areas. It attracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees, providing a late-season food source for beneficial insects. With its colorful blooms, elegant foliage, and easy care, Aster laeve is a lovely and low-maintenance addition to any garden.
· ORIGIN - NC native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - blue
· HEIGHT - 24-48"
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
