About This Plant
Unlike most other asters, this one has leaves that are smooth-to-the-touch, hence its name. It boasts light blue/purple flowers with yellow centers and spreads slowly via rhizomes, making it a good plant for home landscapes. It attracts many pollinators and is a host plant, too.
Plant Details
Environment
Attributes
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Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
The species name, laeve, is very fitting, as it means “smooth” in Latin. | This plant was previously known by the Latin name Aster laeve.
Alternate Names
Smooth Aster
