Quart pot of 10 count flat Aster Laevis Bluebird, grown naturally, with large lavender flowers in clusters at the tips of arching branches. Ideal for growing zones 3-8 in September-October.
Laevis 'Bluebird' Smooth Aster
Laevis 'Bluebird' Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve 'Bluebird') is a beautiful and hardy perennial aster that is native to eastern North America. It is a vigorous grower that produces a profusion of violet-blue flowers in late summer and early fall. The flowers are held in clusters at the tips of the branching stems, and they attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
Laevis 'Bluebird' Smooth Aster grows to be about 3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is relatively low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established.
How to care for Laevis 'Bluebird' Smooth Aster
- Plant Laevis 'Bluebird' Smooth Aster in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- Water your plant regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize your plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom.
- Divide your plant every 3-4 years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
Tips for growing Laevis 'Bluebird' Smooth Aster
- Laevis 'Bluebird' Smooth Aster is a good choice for growing in mass plantings or in borders with other late-blooming perennials.
- Laevis 'Bluebird' Smooth Aster is also a good choice for growing in containers.
- Laevis 'Bluebird' Smooth Aster is relatively pest and disease resistant.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
