Aster cordifolium

Blue Wood Aster

This light blue Aster prefers average, dry to medium - well drained soil in full sun to part shade. Clusters of yellow-centered daisy-like flowers bloom in late summer to early fall.

Height 24-60 Inches

Spread 15-18 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color Light Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Pinch back stems several times before mid-July to create a bushier plant and eliminate the need for staking.

Characteristics & Attributes

Nature Attracting • Butterfly	Season of Interest • Late (July-frost)	Soil Moisture • Average
Special Uses • Fresh Cut Flower	Sun Exposure • Full Sun • Medium Sun/Average Shade	USFS MO Ecological Map • Ozark Highlands • Mississippi Aluvial Basin • Osage Plains • Central Dissected Till Plain