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Smooth Aster

Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird'

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Overview

The Smooth Aster 'Bluebird' (Symphyotrichum laeve) is a vibrant North American perennial. This hardy aster thrives in zones 4-8, reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading up to 2 feet. Its noteworthy sky-blue flowers bloom profusely in fall, attracting butterflies and bees. Preferring full sun to part shade, it is adaptable to various soils. 'Bluebird’s' upright habit and disease resistance make it an excellent choice for mixed borders and wildflower gardens.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–8Type Perennial
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — and a light pruning in late winter prepares it for the upcoming growing season; blue flowers in the garden

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae

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Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — but deadheading can encourage a longer blooming period; showcasing its adaptability to various, image 66
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — but deadheading can encourage a longer blooming period; showcasing its adaptability to various, image 48
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — This plant prefers full sun to part shade and thrives in well-drained soil
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — perennial for full; enriching your client's garden with both beauty and biodiversity, image 54
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — adding dynamism to the garden ecosystem; this hardy aster thrives in zones 4-8, reaching 2-3 feet, image 83
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — peaking around September through October.<br><br>Growing to a height of 2 to 3 feet with a similar, image 60
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — enriching your client's garden with both beauty and biodiversity
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — peaking around September through October.<br><br>Growing to a height of 2 to 3 feet with a similar, image 42
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — perennial for full; enriching your client's garden with both beauty and biodiversity
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — enriching your client's garden with both beauty and biodiversity; but deadheading can encourage a, image 87
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — With a hardiness range from USDA zones 4 through 8
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — This plant prefers full sun to part shade and thrives in well-drained soil; perennial with blue, image 44
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — adding dynamism to the garden ecosystem; this hardy aster thrives in zones 4-8, reaching 2-3 feet, image 47
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — showcasing its adaptability to various garden conditions
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — The Smooth Aster 'Bluebird' (Symphyotrichum laeve) is a vibrant North American perennial
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — Preferring full sun to part shade, it is adaptable to various soils; the Smooth Aster forms an, image 76
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — showcasing its adaptability to various garden conditions; peaking around September through, image 81
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — The Smooth Aster 'Bluebird' (Symphyotrichum laeve) is a vibrant North American perennial, image 37
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — The Smooth Aster 'Bluebird' (Symphyotrichum laeve) is a vibrant North American perennial, image 91
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — perennial with blue blooms; this plant prefers full sun to part shade and thrives in well-drained, image 89
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — Preferring full sun to part shade, it is adaptable to various soils; the Smooth Aster forms an, image 40
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — The Smooth Aster 'Bluebird' (Symphyotrichum laeve) is a vibrant North American perennial; preferring full sun
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — showcasing its adaptability to various garden conditions; peaking around September through
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum Laeve 'Bluebird') — This hardy aster thrives in zones 4-8, reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading up to 2 feet, image 92
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