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Aster laevis

SMOOTH ASTER

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Lavender, Violet

Bloom Time

September, October

Exposure

Height

24 – 36", 3 – 4'

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Juglone Tolerant, Long Island Provenance, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable

Aster laevis

Syn. Symphyotrichum laeve. Violet flowers. September – October. Attractive blue-green foliage holds up well all season. 3′ tall. Full sun. Drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies, beneficial insects. Good cut flower. Northeastern U.S. native. Ours are Long Island native. Zone 4.

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