Aster cordifolius 'Avondale' - Blue wood aster
DESCRIPTION
Blue Wood AsterAster cordifolius 'Avondale'
This selection of the native wood aster is a prolific bloomer. Clouds of blue flowers bloom in early fall extending the season of interest in your garden. Butterflies love the nectar and it is also an important pollen plant for native bees. Naturalizes under trees, beautiful in the border or at the edge of the woods. Beautiful and long-lasting as a filler in autumn flower arrangements!
North Creek Unique™ - This unique assortment has been discovered or introduced to the trade and shared with the world by North Creek Nursery.
BENEFITS
- Pollen and nectar attract butterflies and native bees
- This selection of the native wood aster is a prolific bloomer
- Late flowering will extend the season of beauty in your garden
- No serious pest or disease problems
- Deer tend to leave this plant alone
- Great cut flowers for fall arrangements
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
Upland meadows and forests.
INTERESTING FACTS
There are an amazing 4,000 species of native bees in North America making them the most important group of pollinators. Habitat loss is affecting their numbers. Building a nesting box for bees is fun family project that will help native bees do their important work in your backyard.
GROWING TIPS
Plant in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil. You can control height and promote a fuller habit by pinching back the stems several times before mid-July.