An absolute showstopper in the fall! Abundant spikes of light blue-purple flowers attract a wide array of pollinators late in the season. Host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot and Pearl Crescent butterflies as well as several moths. Pinching back stems before mid-July can help control plant height and promote bushiness. Cutting off inflorescences after flowering can help prevent self seeding. Suitable for rain gardens. 1 gallon pot
Don’t forget to pick up a goldenrod as a companion for your aster! Fun fact: Goldenrods don’t cause allergies! They are insect-pollinated, not wind-pollinated, so their pollen isn’t floating around in the air and getting into your sinuses. Ragweed, which blooms at the same time of year and is wind-pollinated, is the real culprit!
- Height: 2′-5′
- Spread: 1′-4′
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Water: Medium to wet