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Aster azureus

skyblue aster

Native to North America


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Extremely drought tolerant aster excellent for dry rocky or shallow soil.  Attractive to butterflies and pollinators. Self seeds and spreads by rhizomes making it perfect for erosion control.  


Height:

24-36 ft

Spread:

18-24 in

Spacing:

24-36 in

USDA Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Bloom Color:

Light Blue

Aster azureus Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

  • Butterflies
  • Pollinators

Attributes

  • Long Blooming
  • East-Coast Native
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Cut Flower
  • Clay Soil
  • Rock Garden
  • Naturalizing

Exposure

  • Full Shade to Partial Shade

Flowering Months

  • October
  • September
  • August

Foliage Color

  • Green

Growth Rate

  • Fast

Salt Tolerance

  • Medium

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Dry to Moist