Characteristics:  Smooth Blue Aster, which now goes by the scientific name Symphytotrichum laeve, is a broadly distributed Aster species featuring an abundance of blue to lavendar and yellow flowers.   Plants grow to a height to 3 feet.   This is a hardy species with a broad distribution across the US.   It is excellent for attracting butterflies.   This is one of the later blooming Aster species

Cultivation:  This species prefers fun sun and is adaptable to both dry and moderately moist sites and a wide variety of soil types.

Landscape Uses:   Perennial garden, butterfly garden

Native Range:  Western US