Lady In Blue Aster is a dwarf mounding perennial with glossy dark green lance like foliage. Small double lavender-blue flowers with yellow centers bloom from late summer into fall. Grows best in full sun and rich well-drained soils. Lady In Blue has heavy nectar production, making an excellent addition to a butterfly garden.
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| Origins: | East and Central N. America, GA Native | 
| Height: | 0.5’ - 1’ | 
| Spread: | 0.5’ - 1’ | 
| Spacing: | 1’ | 
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 4 - 8 | 
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| Bloom Color: | Blue | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance Plant. Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil. Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Goldenrod, Marsh Blazing Star, Big Bluestem
IMAGES: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Aster 'Lady in Blue' 2017-10-15 01, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Aster 'Lady in Blue' 2017-10-15 02, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
 
             
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
