Sky Blue Aster (Aster oolentangiensis)
Purchase
Seeds/Plants available to buy at the Sky Blue Aster Store.
Plant Names (Nomenclature)
| Common Plant Name |
Sky Blue Aster |
| Scientific Plant Name |
Aster oolentangiensis |
| Other Common Names |
Azure aster |
| Other Scientific Names |
Aster azureus, Symphyotrichum oolentangiense |
| Common Family Name |
Aster |
| Scientific Family Name |
Asteraceae |
Origin
| Native Status |
Kansas Native |
| Native Definition |
Native Species: Native to Kansas and the United States |
Growth Characteristics
| Growth Habit/Form |
Herb |
broad-leaved, herbaceous (non-woody) plant; wildflowers and forbs |
| Life Span |
Perennial |
herbaceous; lives three or more years |
| Maximum Height |
3.0 feet |
height in feet |
| Maximum Spread |
3.0 feet |
width in feet |
| Flower Color |
Blue, Lavender |
colors of the flowers |
| Flowering Season |
September - October |
typical months to expect blooms |
| Reproduction |
Seed Only |
methods of reproduction |
Growth Requirements
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Soil Moisture |
Medium to Dry |
Images
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