Smooth Blue Aster
Symphyotrichum laeve · Asteraceae
| Type | perennial (companion layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 3 ft tall × 2.5 ft wide |
| Sun | FS, PS (full sun to part shade) |
| Water | L, M (low to moderate) |
| Deer resistance | medium |
| Drought tolerance | medium |
| Hardiness | 3-9 |
| Maintenance | low |
| Edible | no |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | Sep, Oct |
| Harvest | — |
| Expected yield | 0 lb/yr |
| Source | Companionplants.com; CPI 2026 spring list |
Planning price
$9.00 per plant estimated
planning estimate · Smooth Blue Aster
No local nursery line found for this plant; planning range only.
Design notes
Clump forming native that self-seeds politely.
Historic uses
Aster root used in folk medicine for fevers and as a diuretic.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 7/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 8/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 0/10 |
| Complexity of care | 0/10 |
| Medicinal value | 4/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.
Where this is used
| Draft | Zone | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft 3 - Native Woodland Garden | A | 4 | Smooth blue aster for the late season. |
| Draft 3 - Native Woodland Garden | G | 5 | Aster for late-season nectar. |