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Smooth Blue Aster (Symphotrichum laeve)
$10.00
Potted Native Perennial
Appearances and Uses: Blooms late summer into fall, with very attractive foliage and light purple flowers. Can grow up to 3ft tall. Excellent food source for late pollinators and the leaves are host to many caterpillar species.
Growing Conditions: Sun/Part shade. Open woods, fields. All asters easily self-sow and benefit from dividing every 4-5 years.
5 Star Nursery and Orchard is a small family-owned, MOFGA certified organic farm located in Brooklin. We specialize in heirloom and native varieties of fruit and plants. We also make our own specialty apple products, including cider, vinegar, and dried fruit.