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Symphyotrichum laeve (Smooth Blue Aster)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 522218


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Symphyotrichum
Species: Symphyotrichum laeve
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Wildflower
Zones / Hardiness edit
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
Flowering Start edit
  • September
Flowering End edit
  • October
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Wildflower Garden
  • Wildlife Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Purple
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Root Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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