- 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' |
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
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
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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