Symphyotrichum (Aster) lavae
Smooth Aster
General
A North American native perennial with smooth, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of small, daisy-like flowers. These flowers typically range in color from pale blue to lavender and bloom in late summer to early fall, attracting butterflies and bees with their abundant nectar sources.
Plant Description
Features slender, smooth stems adorned with lance-shaped leaves that alternate along their length. From late summer through early fall, it produces numerous clusters of small, daisy-like flowers with lavender to pale blue petals surrounding yellow centers, creating a profusion of color. These blooms attract pollinators and lend a delicate charm to gardens, meadows, and woodland edges across its native range in North America.
Height (ft)
2-4'
Soil moisture
Dry to Medium
Soil types
Average, Well Drained
Shade tolerance
Intolerant, Full Sun
Bloom color
Purple
Bloom period
Fall
Drought tolerance
Medium
Salinity tolerance
None
Range
Throughout North America, mainly in the Appalachians, along the Mississippi River, North-Central to North-West Canadian Border, and in the Rocky Mountains. Some populations in Northeastern Mexico, and South-Central Canada.
Kartesz, J.T. 2024. Floristic Synthesis of North America, Version 1.0. Biota of North America Program (BONAP) [website http://bonap.org/]