Aster laevis 'Bluebird'

Smooth Aster

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Common Name:

Smooth Aster

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

120 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

Smooth Aster (Aster laevis 'Bluebird') - Description

The glory of autumn, these natives are widely adapted and nearly pest-free. Masses of violet-blue flowers with golden yellow centers bloom heavily on strong plants. Vase-shaped plants need no staking in full sun. Grows best in full sun.

Smooth Aster (Aster laevis 'Bluebird') - Blooming

Blooms can be white, blue, red, pink, lavender. Most flowers will have yellow centers and resemble a typical Daisy.

Smooth Aster (Aster laevis 'Bluebird') - Growth

There are about 250 species of Asters, but generally they need full sun, or partial shade. Plants range in size from 6 inches to 6 ft. in height.

Smooth Aster (Aster laevis 'Bluebird') - Planting

Sow seeds in spring or autumn, in a cold frame using containers. Divide in spring (preferably) or in autumn making sure to replant only vigorous, young shoots. Also, root basal cuttings of certain species in spring.

Smooth Aster (Aster laevis 'Bluebird') - Pest

Susceptible to wilt, gray mold, rusts, powdery mildew, white smut, rosy blister gall, and aster yellows. Fungal leaf spots and stem cankers are common. Aphids, tarsonemid mites, slugs, snails, and nematodes can cause problems.