Smooth Blue Aster Plant Sets ME Pollinator Magnet: Provides vital late-season

Pollinator Magnet: Provides vital late-season nectar for butterflies

it requires minimal water

including hummingbirds

but you can prune it after flowering to maintain its shape if desired

this drought-tolerant plant provides essential nectar for monarchs

Smooth Blue Aster Plant Sets ME Pollinator Magnet: Provides vital late-seasonSmooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve (Aster laevis)) is a hardy native perennial that brings vibrant lavender blue blooms to the garden late into the fall, providing a critical nectar source when many other flowers have faded. Its smooth, touchable leaves set it apart from other asters, and its profuse blooms attract a wide variety of pollinators. As a host plant for the silvery checkerspot and pearl crescent butterflies, smooth blue aster plays a