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 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
Season of Interest: |
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.