Sky Blue Aster

Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense

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Overview

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum oolentangiense) is a North American native perennial, thriving in zones 4-8. Distinguished by its radiant blue flowers with yellow centers, it blooms in late summer to fall, reaching a height of 2-3 feet with a 1.5-foot spread. This low-maintenance aster prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, attracting butterflies while serving as an excellent border plant or addition to wildflower gardens.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 6–10Climate Temperate

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum oolentangiense) is a North American native perennial, thriving in zones 4-8

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum oolentangiense) is a North American native perennial, thriving in zones 4-8

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — it blooms in late summer to fall

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — This low-maintenance aster prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — reaching a height of 2-3 feet with a 1.5-foot spread

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — scientifically recognized as Symphyotrichum oolentangiense (formerly Aster oolentangiensis)

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — attracting butterflies while serving as an excellent border plant or addition to wildflower gardens

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 1.5–3 Ft.
Mature width: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — Distinguished by its radiant blue flowers with yellow centers

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum oolentangiense) is a North American native perennial, thriving in zones 4-8

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — it blooms in late summer to fall

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — This low-maintenance aster prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — reaching a height of 2-3 feet with a 1.5-foot spread

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — scientifically recognized as Symphyotrichum oolentangiense (formerly Aster oolentangiensis)

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — attracting butterflies while serving as an excellent border plant or addition to wildflower gardens

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — presents a delightful burst of color to any landscape design

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — typically flowering from late summer to fall

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — showcasing a bushy clump of sturdy stems clothed in narrow

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — lance-shaped leaves that measure about 4 inches in length

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — The Sky Blue Aster's most striking feature is its profusion of radiant sky-blue flowers

Sky Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum Oolentangiense) — each approximately 1 inch across

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