Smooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve) 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 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, known for its smooth, bluish-green foliage and showy, daisy-like blue to purple flowers that bloom in late summer and fall.

Smooth Blue Aster

Smooth Blue Aster

Symphyotrichum Laeve

A perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, known for its smooth, bluish-green foliage and showy, daisy-like blue to purple flowers that bloom in late summer and fall.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
3-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, pollinator support, naturalizing

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Smooth Blue Aster

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Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Symphyotrichum
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