Smooth Blue Aster Plant Sets ME but you can prune it

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

the plant is resilient to deer browsing

Pollinator Magnet: Provides vital late-season nectar for butterflies

this drought-tolerant plant provides essential nectar for monarchs

including hummingbirds

Smooth Blue Aster Plant Sets ME but you can prune itSmooth 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