Dwarf Blue Aster
Aster (or Symphyotrichum) 'Dwarf Blue'
Compact, colorful, and a magnet for pollinators, Dwarf Blue Aster delivers a vibrant burst of late-season color just when the garden needs it most. This charming perennial forms a tidy, mounded shape covered in masses of small, daisy-like blooms in rich lavender-blue with golden yellow centers, lighting up borders, containers, and wildflower gardens from late summer through fall.
Perfect for smaller spaces, edging, and pollinator-friendly plantings, ‘Dwarf Blue’ brings all the appeal of taller asters in a more manageable size. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and its drought tolerance makes it an easy-care choice for low-maintenance gardens.
Loved by bees and butterflies and avoided by deer, this aster adds both beauty and ecological benefit to the landscape. Cut it back in early summer to encourage a bushier habit and even more blooms.
Add vibrant, long-lasting color and pollinator power to your garden with Dwarf Blue Aster—a petite powerhouse for fall interest.
Dwarf Blue Aster (11 cm Pot)
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Plant Details & Features:
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Plant Type: Hardy perennial
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Flower Color: Lavender-blue with yellow centers
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Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
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Height & Spread: 12–18 inches tall, 12–18 inches wide
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Light Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates average to poor soils
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Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Maintenance: Low; cut back after bloom or in early summer to shape
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Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer-resistant
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Special Features: Late-season bloomer, compact size, pollinator-friendly, excellent for containers and borders
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