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Avondale Blue Wood Aster

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  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 2 - 3 Feet
  • Mature Spread 2 - 3 Feet
  • Growing Zones 3 - 9
  • Use As A Filler In Containers

Hunting for a bouquet of delicate periwinkle blooms that melts into shades of lavender? Eager to add a touch of class to a border or pot in your yard? Hoping to please your hummingbird, bee, and songbird friends with a new source of ambrosia? If so, Avondale Blue Wood Aster, otherwise known as Aster cordifolius 'Avondale', syn. Symphyotrichum cordifolium, Common Blue Wood Aster, and Heartleaf Aster, is an ideal option. This herbaceous perennial, a relative of the sunflower, chrysanthemum, and its near twin, the daisy, possesses elegant verdant foliage outlined with diminutive teeth and puts on its show of colors from August to October. Amiable to pollinators, this popular choice of cut flower with half-inch blooms that are marked with a golden central disc, reaches a maximum height and width of 2-3 feet.

Growing upright and branching with stems that sometimes curve, this perennial offers height, texture, and movement in addition to color. Offering enjoyment in the garden or when cut and assembled as a bouquet, this plant has many diverse uses. Tolerant of powdery mildew, drought resistant, and low maintenance, this plant is a perfect choice for any newbie gardener who does not have a lot of spare time. And? This deciduous perennial is resistant to deer and rabbits so you don’t have to fear little critters munching your pride and joy. 

Avondale Blue Wood Aster Care

While Avondale Blue Wood Aster tolerates almost any type of soil ranging from sandy to clay, this herbaceous perennial prefers average soil that is moist but well-draining. Not particularly fickle about sunlight either, this lovely perennial will grow in part shade to full sun; however, to encourage blooming, provide this aster with at least three hours of sun per day. This low-maintenance plant needs to be watered only once per week, and if grown in loamy soil, it rarely if ever needs to be fertilized. 

To encourage growth and minimize chances of disease, trim dead leaves and stems. To inspire bigger and better blooms, deadhead spent flowers throughout the blooming season. To prepare Avondale Blue Wood Aster for the winter, cut the stems back to a couple of inches above ground after the first major frost.

Avondale Blue Wood Aster Spacing

Whether growing Avondale Blue Wood Aster in a hedge or in a group, space plants about 24 inches apart. If growing it in a container, ensure that the pot is at least a couple of inches larger than the diameter of the root ball.

Avondale Blue Wood Aster Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet
Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet
Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet
Habit: Mounded, Spreading
Flower Color(s): Blue
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Blue, Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Watering: Low
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role: Filler
Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers, Hanging Baskets, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Brand: American Beauties Native Plants
Common Name: Avondale Blue Wood Aster
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Aster cordifolius 'Avondale'
SKU:
1231012830-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

2 Reviews - Avondale Blue Wood Aster Show Reviews

  • 5
    just beautiful!

    Posted by Keith Rhodes on Dec 28, 2022

    Not only does it have beautiful blueish flowers, it is also very easy to grow. I've had mine for a months now and it has never given me a bit of trouble.

  • 5
    lovely flowers!

    Posted by Maria Quincy on Dec 22, 2022

    I bought these flowers to plant around my garden and they add a nice pop of color. I love how the blue contrasts with my white flowers. They were way bigger than I expected and they were so easy to plant! They smell really good too.