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Wood's Blue Aster

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$49.99
This product does not ship to: Idaho
  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 12 - 15 Inches
  • Mature Spread 12 - 15 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

Enjoy one last burst of summer with the Wood's Blue Aster. Thin, sky-blue flowers with feathery petals surrounding golden yellow centers provide striking color from late summer through fall. This plant is a prolific bloomer that will be covered in flowers in no time. Dark green foliage offsets the blue blooms and provides stunning greenery.

Feature this beauty is beds, borders, or mass plantings. Aster has an upright growth habit, but this plant is small in stature and will reach 12 to 15 inches tall, so plant near the front of a bed, where the blooms will be on full display. The tall stems make this plant a wonderful cut flower. Butterflies are drawn to the blooms for added convenience and visual interest. This beautiful, low-maintenance plant is not prone to mildew and grows as a perennial in USDA zones 4 through 8.  

Wood's Blue Aster Care

Aster needs full to part sun, so plant in an area that receives 4 to 6 hours of sunlight. Rich soil that is moist but well-drained will support large and healthy plants. Water weekly or when the top several inches of soil dries out.

This plant does not need to be fertilized, especially when grown in rich soil. Apply a layer of organic compost or balanced plant food in the spring. The greenery can be cut back after the flowers fade in the fall.

Wood's Blue Aster Spacing

Wood's Blue Aster is an upright plant that will grow 12 to 15 inches tall. This perennial spreads 12 to 24 inches. Create a dense mass planting by spacing plants 8 to 14 inches apart.

Wood's Blue Aster Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 12 - 15 Inches
Mature Spread: 12 - 14 Inches
Spacing: 12 - 14 Inches
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Blue
Flower Description: Sky Blue And Yellow Centers
Bloom Period: Late Summer To Fall
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Disease
Tolerates: Heat, Drought
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Wood's Blue Aster
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: ASTER `WOOD`S BLUE`
SKU:
1231002331-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 Known 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 Known 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 Known As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 - 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 Known As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 - 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 Known 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 Known 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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Winter to Early Spring

We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
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Summer

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

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