SMOOTH ASTER Symphyotrichum laeve
• A hardy, long‑lived prairie perennial known for its smooth blue‑green foliage and abundant clusters of lavender‑blue daisy‑like flowers that bloom from late summer into fall.
• Provides critical late‑season nectar and pollen for native bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and migrating pollinators, making it one of the most ecologically valuable native asters.
• Thrives in dry to medium soils, tolerates heat and drought, and naturalizes gracefully in meadows, borders, and native plantings without becoming aggressive.
• Full Sun
• Zone 3, 60–90 cm Height × 45–60 cm Width
