Blue Aster Symphyorichum laeve
Blue Aster Symphyorichum laeve
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FAMILY
FAMILY
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
TYPE
TYPE
Wildflower, Southeast Michigan native plant
DIFFICULTY GROWING FROM SEED
DIFFICULTY GROWING FROM SEED
Moderate to difficult
Direct sowing in garden
Scatter seeds over soil & lightly cover. Keep soil moist & grow in an area with morning sun & afternoon shade
DIFFICULTY HARVESTING
DIFFICULTY HARVESTING
Easy
In late summer, flower petals turn brown and dry. Cut off the seed head. Place in envelope or paper bag to dry. Store in cool, dark, dry place
INDOORS / OUTDOORS
INDOORS / OUTDOORS
🌅 Outdoors
Can be grown in a garden or outdoor container
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
☀️ Full Sun
CLIMATE CONDITIONS
CLIMATE CONDITIONS
Temps: 🌡️ Prefers cooler temps. Frosthardy plant that withstands near freezing temps temporarily
Hardiness Zones: 🗺️ 3 to 8 (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map - Michigan)
Humidity: 🌫️ No specific preference
SOIL CONDITIONS
SOIL CONDITIONS
Water Conditions: 💧 Keep consistently moist but avoid overwatering. Avoid watering leaves as this causes mildew
pH: 🧪 Slightly acidic between 5.8-6.5
Soil conditions: 🌱 Loamy soil
BLOOM TIME
BLOOM TIME
Summer to fall
ADDITIONAL NOTES
ADDITIONAL NOTES
POLLINATORS / ANIMAL LIFE THIS PLANT MAY ATTRACT
POLLINATORS / ANIMAL LIFE THIS PLANT MAY ATTRACT
Bees
Butterflies
Moths
Beetles
IMAGE CREDITS:
IMAGE CREDITS:
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