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Symphyotrichum laeve

smooth aster (Aster laevis)

Smooth aster boasts purple flowers and metallic blue-gray leaves that are attractive all season long. This drought-tolerant species is a great choice for planting along woodland edges or in patial shade, and attracts numerous pollinators, hosting the Cresent butterfly.

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Height: 12-36 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Purple

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Attracts Songbirds
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Urban Environment
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Meadow garden
• Massing
• Rain Garden


North American Distribution


smooth aster - Symphyotrichum laeve from Native Plant Trust
(c) Arthur Haines 2019
smooth aster - Symphyotrichum laeve from Native Plant Trust