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This smooth aster cultivar is a robust, upright plant with arching stems. Typically grows to 3′ tall. Loose panicle-like clusters of 1″ diameter asters with violet blue rays and yellow centers cover the upper parts of this plant in a profuse September-October bloom. Smooth, mostly toothless, blue-green foliage (to 4″ long). Attractive to butterflies. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
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Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Good drought tolerance. Staking is usually not required, so pinching back the stems to control plant height is not necessary. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Aster 'Bluebird' smooth |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aster (Symphylotrichum) laeve 'Bluebird' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 2.5 to 3 ft. |
| Width | 2 to 3 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | Fall |
| Flower Color | blue |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
