GENERAL:
Common Name: smooth blue aster
Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Plant Height: 24-36"
Root Type: rhizome with fibrous roots
Bloom Time: summer
Native Habitat: open to partially shaded areas from valleys to subalpine
GROWING INFO:
Soil: can grow in most soil types
Light: full sun to partial shade
Water: likes a little extra water but can tolerate moderate drought
Germination: plant in spring, barely covering seed