Aster 'Bluebird'

Unbeatable Color and Great Mildew Resistance Reliable and long-blooming. One of the most mildew-resistant Asters ever grown, 'Bluebird' brings the beauty of these blooms to climates where hot, humid, or rainy summers have prevented other varieties from doing well. It sets masses of violet-blue flowers in autumn on compact, well-branched plants that never need staking.These 1-inch daisies sport long, slender petals surrounding a fuzzy yellow center. Ideal for cutting as well as garden enjoyment, they are quite long-lasting, and bring butterflies to the plant for their final appearance before the cold weather sets in. Eye-catching and abundant, they are a pleasure in the border or containers.'Bluebird' is quite compact as well. It reaches 2 1/2 to 3 feet high and wide, with good branching and showy foliage up to 4 inches long. Attractive even out of bloom, it is a nice source of late-season garden beauty. Give it full sunshine and well-drained, enriched soil for best growth and flowering. Zones 4-8.


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