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Aster (Symphyotrichum) cordifolius

Blue Wood Aster

Cheery light blue flowers mingle well with Hostas and Astilbes and brighten up shady areas. Native. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant.


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Status: Ready
Availability: Available
$15.19
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  • Category:Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:3-8
  • Height:24-36 Inches
  • Spread:24-36 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Blue

Grows best in moist, rich soil in partial sun to shade. Can tolerate some drought, but if plants are kept too dry, they may develop powdery mildew on their leaves.

Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Songbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Sun/Light Shade
Light Shade
Partial Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Dry
Well-Drained
Moist/Well-Drained
Flowering Months
September
October
Foliage Color
Green
Additional Information about Aster (Symphyotrichum) cordifolius

If plants are kept too dry, they may develop powdery mildew on their leaves. Can be grown under black walnut trees.