Description
Sky Blue Aster brings soft blue to blue-violet blooms to Massachusetts gardens from late summer through fall. This easy-care native perennial attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects, making it a top choice for pollinator-friendly landscapes. Its heart-shaped leaves and rough texture distinguish it from other aster varieties. Sky Blue Aster offers months of color and activity as the garden transitions into fall.
Ideal for full or partial sun, Sky Blue Aster grows in a range of well-drained soils and is drought tolerant once established. It's perfect for naturalized areas, borders, or mixed perennial beds. This reliable bloomer supports biodiversity and adds subtle charm with its daisy-like flowers. Sky Blue Aster is a hardy, long-blooming plant that belongs in every Massachusetts perennial garden.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Aster symphyotrichum oolentangiens
Color: blue
Light: part sun
Watering: around an inch per week
Soil: well draining, loamy
Zone: 3 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (3' – 5'), width (1' – 2')
Blooming Season: late summer – mid fall
Growth Rate: medium
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