Skyblue Aster, Sky Blue American-Aster, Azure Aster, Blue Devils, Symphyotrichum oolentangiense
Aster azureus (Sky Blue Aster) is a rhizomatous perennial boasting a profusion of small daisy-like flowers, 1 in. wide (2.5 cm), with 10-20 deep blue to lavender rays surrounding yellow centers. Blooming in the fall, the airy blossoms are borne in elongated spreading clusters at the branch tips. The foliage of heart-shaped leaves, 4 in. long (10 cm), turns reddish in the fall. Sky Blue Aster makes a substantial statement in the late season garden. Native to North America, it is easy to grow, brings cheerful fall color and is a great source of nectar for butterflies. It looks great in meadows, prairies or naturalized areas and is an important component in a prairie restoration.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Aster |
| Common names | Aster, Michaelmas Daisy |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Fall |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, New York, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Aster |
| Common names | Aster, Michaelmas Daisy |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Fall |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, New York, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Aster azureus (Sky Blue Aster) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Aster azureus (Sky Blue Aster) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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