Smooth Blue Aster Plant Sets ME providing essential nectar for hummingbirds

providing essential nectar for hummingbirds and pollinators

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

as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds

making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly landscapes

or enhance a shady border

Smooth Blue Aster Plant Sets ME providing essential nectar for hummingbirdsSmooth 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