Blue Wood Aster

Name: Blue Wood Aster
Brand: American Beauties Native Plants®
Price: 38.99 USD
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Symphyotrichum cordifolium

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Heart-shaped leaves give way to clouds of small, pale blue flowers in late summer and fall. This shade-tolerant native is vital for late-season pollinators and thrives in dry woodland settings.

Size at Maturity

Height 2'- 5' Spread 1'- 2'

Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zones 3-8

Lowest Temperatures -40°F to -30°F

Light Requirements

Part shade - 4 to 6 hours of direct sun per day, mostly before midday

Host Plant For

Pearl Crescent

Wildlife Benefits

Supports Bees
Attracts Butterflies

Native Range

AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV

Seasons of Interest

Summer
Fall

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Planting and Care Guide

Planting Tips

Plant in average to lean, moist to dry, well-drained soil. Space 18–24 inches apart. Water thoroughly after planting. This native aster is highly adaptable to shade, clay, and dry conditions.

Care Tips

Water regularly after planting; once established it is quite drought tolerant, especially in shade. Pinch stem tips back in late spring to encourage a compact, well-branched plant. Cut to the ground in late fall or early spring. Divide every 3–4 years in spring. Watch for aster yellows- distorted growth indicates infection; remove and discard affected plants. The delicate, lavender-blue flowers in fall are lovely and provide valuable late-season nectar for pollinators. An excellent native aster for shaded and partly shaded settings.

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