Aster, Smooth Blue (Symphyotrichum laeve)

Soil type:  sand to sandy loam

Soil moisture:  medium to dry

Sun:  full sun to partial sun

Natural habitat:  dry open woodland borders and clearings, sandy prairies

Tolerates:  drought, dry, shallow, rocky soils, Black Walnut

Height/Spread:  2’ – 3’ tall x 1’ wide

Bloom time:  August – October

Hardiness Zone:  3 – 8

Noteworthy:  Relatively indifferent to soil characteristics and will flourish in most dry to medium soils. Visited by bumblebees and many native bees.