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Aster azureus
sky blue aster
- » Tall, multi-branched mound
- » Loads of blooms in late summer
- » Spent blooms are loaded with seed
- » Great food source for butterflies and birds
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:2-3 ft
- Spread:1-2 ft
- Bloom Color: Blue Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Robust, aggressive and upright growing, this plant forms a tall, multi-branched mound that loads up with buds in the late summer. These buds open to reveal 1" diameter deep blue to lavender flowers that are loaded with nectar. Flowers bloom into late October and spent blooms are loaded with seed.
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Drought Tolerant |
Programs
| • | American Beauties Native Plants® |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Summer |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aster azureus
Plant in average, dry or moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Sky Blue Aster is rather indifferent to soil characteristics and can flourish in soil that is loamy, sandy, rocky, or contains clay. It is easy to grow and very drought tolerant, though it may get powdery mildew on lower leaves after experiencing drought stress.