Smooth Blue Aster Seed, Aster laevis Seed
Aster laevis

Smooth Blue Aster

Provides attractive late summer color in meadows; sought by deer for browse.

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General Product Information
  • Species:
    Smooth Blue Aster
  • Species Type:
    Native
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  • Characteristics:
    Branched stems; smooth, waxy leaves that clasp to stems.
  • Habitat:
    Dry woods, rocky ledges, roadsides.
  • Life Cycle:
    Perennial
  • Bloom Period:
    August to October
  • Flower Color:
    Blue, Purple
  • Typical Height:
    3.5 ft
  • Minimum Root Depth:
    10 in
  • pH:
    5.8 – 7.8
  • Pollinator Value:
    Very High
Indicator Regions
  • Northcentral & Northeast:
    NI
  • Midwest
    NI
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
    NI
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
    NI
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Tolerances
  • Shade:
    Full Sun
  • Drought:
    Moderate
  • Salt:
    No
Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    1,014,000
  • Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
    Up to 0.4 lb
  • Truax Seedbox:
    Fine

$336.00/lb

Description

Provides attractive late summer color in meadows; sought by deer for browse.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Summer/Fall

ColorSearchTerms

Blue, Purple

FoliageColor

Blue-green

IndicatorRegion1

NI

IndicatorRegion2

NI

IndicatorRegion3

NI

IndicatorRegion4

NI

LifeCycle

Perennial

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