Blue wood aster is a common roadside wildflower, but don’t let that fool you into thinking this plant lacks garden merit. Quite the opposite, blue wood aster is an excellent garden plant for so many reasons. It flowers late in fall, often holding its lavender-blue blossoms well into October. In bloom, these plants are stunning on their own, but look exceptionally beautiful when growing near shrubs displaying yellow, orange, or red autumnal hues. Grows best in partial sun with average soils, but tolerates drier conditions as well as full sun.
LOCAL ECOTYPE
Blue wood aster is a common roadside wildflower, but don’t let that fool you into thinking this plant lacks garden merit. Quite the opposite, blue wood aster is an excellent garden plant for so many reasons. It flowers late in fall, often holding its lavender-blue blossoms well into October. In bloom, these plants are stunning on their own, but look exceptionally beautiful when growing near shrubs displaying yellow, orange, or red autumnal hues. Grows best in partial sun with average soils, but tolerates drier conditions as well as full sun.
LOCAL ECOTYPE
Height: 2-3’
Bloom Time: late summer to mid-fall
Light: part shade, shade
Soil: average, medium-dry
Establishment: easy, spreads via wind-dispersed seeds
Deer Resistance: tolerant
Pollinator Support: medium
Native Range: local ecotype
Seed Origin: Fairfield County, CT
