Blue Wood Aster
Common Name: Blue Wood Aster
Latin Name: Symphyotrichum cordifolium
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Small-leaved panicles of pale to rich blue, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers bloom in late summer to fall. Leaves are sharply-toothed with heart-shaped lower leaves. Attracts long-tongued bees, short-tongued bees, wasps, flies, butterflies, skippers, and beetles. Prefers moist, rich soils, but cannot tolerate wet feet. Good air circulation helps reduce foliar diseases.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 12-48"
Mature Width: 12-24"
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Wildlife, Drought Tolerant, Great Cut Flower, Urban Approved, Wisconsin Native
Common Name: Blue Wood Aster
Latin Name: Symphyotrichum cordifolium
Visit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview
Small-leaved panicles of pale to rich blue, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers bloom in late summer to fall. Leaves are sharply-toothed with heart-shaped lower leaves. Attracts long-tongued bees, short-tongued bees, wasps, flies, butterflies, skippers, and beetles. Prefers moist, rich soils, but cannot tolerate wet feet. Good air circulation helps reduce foliar diseases.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 12-48"
Mature Width: 12-24"
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Wildlife, Drought Tolerant, Great Cut Flower, Urban Approved, Wisconsin Native