Minimum number of seed: 1,203 seeds per 1 gram
1 ounce = 28 grams
Symphyotrichum laeve
Native Species
Ecoregions: 15 - 17 (Level III)
Natural Habitat: Meadows, prairies, open woodlands, and roadsides
Life Cycle: Perennial
Rhizomatous: Yes
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
Bloom Color: Light blue to violet, potentially white
Height: 2 - 4 ft
Elevation Range: 200 - 3,000 ft
Cold Hardiness: Zones 3 to 8
Wind Tolerance: Moderate
Soil Preference: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soils
Alkali/ Saline Soil Tolerance: Tolerates slightly alkaline soils but not highly saline conditions
Minimum Annual Precip: 20 - 30 in
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Disturbance: Tolerates disturbance and is often found in areas where the soil has been disturbed, such as roadsides and old fields
Potential Pests/ Disease: Can be affected by aphids, powdery mildew, and aster yellows
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Wildlife Value:
- Pollinator species
- Food and shelter for birds
