Sky Blue Aster
- Aster azureus
| Light: | Full Sun, Partial |
| Soil: | Sand, Loam |
| Moisture: | Dry, Medium |
| Benefits: | Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds, Host Plant |
| Height: | 2'-3' |
| Blooms: | Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Zones: | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Color: | Blue |
| Spacing: | 1' |
| Root: | Fibrous |
Plant Pricing
| Quantity | Price Ea. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | 3" Pots | $5.99 |
| 5-10 | 3" Pots | $4.99 |
| 11-31 | 3" Pots | $3.99 |
| 32 | 3" Pots | $2.99 |
Aster azureus is bright and showy from late August into October when it is covered with brilliant blue blooms. Combine Sky it with Showy Goldenrod for a fabulous fall show. Thrives in almost any soil, from dry sand to moist loam, in full sun to light shade.
Pollinator Seed Mix for Dry Soils
Pollinator Seed Mix for Medium Soils
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