Blue Fall Aster

Blue Fall Aster

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

Specifications

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Foliage: Deciduous
  • Height: 1 1/2 - 2 feet
  • Bloom Color: Blue
  • Bloom Time: September October
  • Sun Exposure: Sun
  • Soil Conditions: Dry Moist
  • Spacing: 2 feet on center

Wildlife

Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds visit the flowers. Seeds are eaten by songbirds.

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