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 |
Sky Blue Aster is bright and showy from late August into October when it is covered with brilliant blue blooms. Combine 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.
Synonyms: Symphyotrichum oolentangiense
Pollinator Seed Mix for Dry Soils
Pollinator Seed Mix for Medium Soils
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