Aster
laevis
Bluebird
Michaelmas Daisy
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Tall 4' (Plant 20" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Late Summer to Late Fall
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
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Zones:
4-9
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Clay
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Flower Color / Accent:
Blue /
Blue
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Aster Bluebird provides deep sky-blue flower clusters in profusion atop vase-shaped plants. Trouble free foliage. End-of-season flowering for Northern gardens. Superb in warmer areas.
Features to Note:
- Attracts Butterflies
- OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
- Rabbit Resistant
- Wet Site tolerant
- Good for Cut Flowers
- For a sunny spot
General Information:
Asters are invaluable in the hardy border, adding superb color in the autumn. Very durable and long lived. Even heavy, wet soils will suit them. Richer soils will generally yield taller plants. Mounds of color begin in September, in a full range of colors.
Plant Care:
Pinch back and divide like mums for best display. General rule of thumb is to pinch until 4th of July and not after. Pinching yields better branching and more flowers. Can be divided every 2-3 years in spring. Avoid wet overwintering conditions.
