Smooth aster
(Symphyotrichum laevis)
Availability:
- Currently available
Height:
- 2 to 3 feet
Bloom:
- August to October
Classification:
- Native
- Perennial
Sun:
- Full sun
Soil moisture:
- Dry to medium
Used by:
- Butterflies (flowers),
- Honey bees (flowers),
- Native bees (flowers),
- Caterpillars (foliage),
- Songbirds (seeds),
- Wild turkey (seeds)
Notes:
- Deer browsing does not typically hurt smooth asters. It just makes them bushier.
- Has a tendency to grow taller than “normal” in garden settings and may flop over.
- Can be trimmed (i.e. artificially grazed) to keep shorter and promote bushiness.
Native Range:
