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Symphyotrichumlaeve (Linnaeus) Á. Löve & D. Löve. Smooth Blue Aster. Phen: Sep-Oct. Hab: Mesic hardwood forests. Dist: NS west to MB, south to GA, LA, and OK.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = Il, Mi; = Asterlaevis L. – Oh3; = Asterlaevis L. var. laevis – C, G, GrPl, RAB, SE1, W; = Symphyotrichumlaeve (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve var. laeve – Ar, FNA20, K1, K3, NE, Pa, Tn, Va, Nesom (1994a); > Asterfalcidens E.S.Burgess – S; > Asterlaevis L. – S; >< Asterlaevis L. – F, Tat, WV; > Astersteeleorum Shinners – F, WV; < Symphyotrichumlaeve (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve – NY; < Symphyotrichumlaeve (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve var. laeve – K4
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Height:2-4 ft.
plant sale text:Smooth Blue American-aster brings rich color to the garden in the fall and has small, but brilliant, purple flowers with yellow centers on loose, tall stems. The bluish-green leaves of this aster are smooth to the touch and slightly glossy. Virtually pest-free, this beautiful native perennial will attract a variety of butterflies and bees to your fall garden.
