Balsam Aster (Aster Ageratoides) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A clump-forming perennial herbaceous plant with dark green, toothed, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of violet to pale purple-blue daisy-like flowers with yellow centers.