Description
$12.00
With rays of sky blue to deep purple, this aster blooms in upland meadows and dry open woods in late summer. Soft, downy foliage. Spreads in average to dry soils. Pairs well with Showy Goldenrod.
Aster species are host plants for the Pearl Crescent butterfly, pictured below. Also, a host for numerous moth species, including The Asteroid (fun name!).
Height: 1′ – 4′ Blooms: September, October
Siting: Average to dry, sun to part sun
Deer Resistance: Medium
Provenance: NJ