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.