Symphyotrichum Laeve 100 Seeds – Smooth Blue Aster Native Wildflower Fall Blooming Pollinator Perennial

Symphyotrichum laeve, commonly known as smooth blue aster, is a native North American perennial wildflower prized for its late-season display of soft blue-purple blooms. This clump-forming aster produces smooth, blue-green foliage and daisy-like flowers with yellow centers that open from late summer into fall, providing a valuable nectar source when many other plants have finished blooming.

Its naturalistic habit makes it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, native plant landscapes, and perennial borders. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, while the seeds and foliage can offer seasonal interest in wildlife-friendly gardens.

Plant Features

• Native perennial wildflower with smooth blue-green leaves
• Produces soft blue-purple daisy-like flowers with yellow centers
• Blooms in late summer and fall, supporting pollinators
• Clump-forming growth habit suited to meadows and naturalized areas
• Works well in pollinator gardens, native plantings, and perennial borders

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Symphyotrichum laeve
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• Bloom Season: Late summer to fall
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Smooth blue aster seeds can be sown directly in a prepared seedbed or started indoors. For best results, surface-sow the seeds and press them lightly into the soil, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination may be improved with a period of cold stratification, though many gardeners find that fall sowing or winter sowing outdoors gives good results.

Once seedlings are large enough to handle, thin or transplant them to their final spacing. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish. In subsequent years, smooth blue aster is relatively low-maintenance. Divide clumps every few years if they become crowded, and leave spent stems standing through winter to provide habitat for overwintering insects.

What's Included

100 Symphyotrichum laeve seeds.