Symphyotrichum laeve
ASTER SMOOTH BLUE
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Smooth blue aster is a flowering plant native to Canada and the United States.
The showy blue-voilet flowers are arranged in dense clusters, and blooms in late summer and early fall. It is pollinated by many native bees and attracts butterflies. It is a larval host for the pearly crescent butterfly (Phyciodes tharos).
It is found in gardens, fields, in open woods and roadsides. It is tolerant of dry soils.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 24", 60 cm
Location: Sun or part sun
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Seeds per packet: 25
Surface sow as light aids germination. Water the seeds in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6-8 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a bright room, but out of direct sunlight. Temperature 20-22C (68-72F). Germination is generally 14-45 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and or plants are poisonous.
Symphyotrichum laeve
ASTER SMOOTH BLUE
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Smooth blue aster is a flowering plant native to Canada and the United States.
The showy blue-voilet flowers are arranged in dense clusters, and blooms in late summer and early fall. It is pollinated by many native bees and attracts butterflies. It is a larval host for the pearly crescent butterfly (Phyciodes tharos).
It is found in gardens, fields, in open woods and roadsides. It is tolerant of dry soils.
Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 24", 60 cm
Location: Sun or part sun
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Seeds per packet: 25
Surface sow as light aids germination. Water the seeds in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6-8 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a bright room, but out of direct sunlight. Temperature 20-22C (68-72F). Germination is generally 14-45 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
Ornamental use only. These seeds and or plants are poisonous.