Amsonia ciliata, SC Ecotype $ 384. 2% Aster novae-angliae, PA Ecotype (New England Aster, PA Ecotype) 0. Item Number: ERNMX-153-1. Leaves: Leaves (up to 4” long) are thick with a smooth, waxy surface. It goes by many names, including smooth aster, glaucous aster, and smooth-leaved aster. A favourite food of rabbits, possibly due to the smooth leaves. 6% Aster pilosus, PA Ecotype (Heath Aster, PA Ecotype) 2. Remove dead or wilting stems promptly. 5713 t Site Planning | Permiing | Landscape Architecture | Urban DesignSmooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype Aster novae-ang/iae (Symphyotrichum n), PA Ec New England Aster, PA Ecotype Penstemon digitalis Senna hebecarpa (Cassia h), VA & WV Ecotype So/idagojuncea, VA Ecotype Monarda fistu/osa, Fort Indiantown Gap-PA Ecot Asc/epias incarnata, PA Ecotypesmooth blue aster. Rain Garden Plants: Smooth Aster. 2. PLANT DESCRIPTION: Aster novi-belgii is a sturdy clump forming perennial with lance shaped leaves that clasp the stem. the flowers are attached to branches rather than to the main axis of the inflorescence. They typically grow larger than New York asters, though some varieties are smaller. Amsonia ciliata, SC Ecotype $ 384. noveboracensis [New York ironweed] Balsaminaceae [Touch-me-not family] Impatiens [Jewelweed] I. 60 0. 5% Geum canadense, PA Ecotype (White Avens, PA Ecotype) 0. Newsletter. 40 % Aster laevis, NY Ecotype Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype 336. Transplant the seedlings to the garden or containers that can accommodate mature dimensions. 00 Add to cart; Contact Us. native & it is not grown in gardens. 2% Silene armeria (Catchfly) 0. 2% Aster novae-angliae, PA Ecotype (New England Aster, PA Ecotype) 0. Symphyotrichum laeve, commonly called smooth aster, is a Missouri native that typically occurs in prairies, rocky glades, dry open woods, roadside banks and thickets. Rays 15 to 30, blue; ligules 7–12 mm long. No: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae: New England Aster: 3-6 ft. Native and Introduced. Place entire starter cells into the ground so that the seedlings are at the same depth they were in the starter cells. Cut and Enjoy. Use Smooth Blue Aster in borders, butterfly gardens, and naturalized areas of. 95. New England aster has very hairy leaves, while New York aster has smooth, hairless leaves. 5% Aster laevis, NY Ecotype (Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype) 0. Aquilegia canadensis $ 384. Cultivation and management. 00 % Aster novae-angliae, PA Ecotype New England Aster, PA Ecotype 336. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, about 80% of all flowering plants and over three-quarters of the staple crop plants that feed humankind, rely on animal pollinators. Smooth Blue. sky blue aster 14. 00 1. Flower: Clusters of purple, light blue, or white flowers (1” across) emerge from the top of the plant. sky blue aster 14. Swamp Milkweed. aka Aster ericoides, Heath Aster, Squarrose White Aster. 00 % Monarda. Agastache. 00 0. Plants are hardy from USDA Zones 4-8. Advantages. ABBREVIATION : ASTLAE SYNONYMS : NO-ENTRY SCS PLANT CODE : ASLA5 ASLAC ASLAG ASLAG3 ASLAL ASLAP COMMON NAMES : smooth aster smooth blue aster purple aster TAXONOMY : The accepted scientific name for smooth aster is Aster laevis L. Green Roof. pH: 5. Monarda fistu/osa, PA Ecotype Pycnanthemum tenuifo/ium Rain Garden Mix - ERNMX-180 Common Name River Oats, PANA Ecotype blend Virginia Wildrye, PA Ecotype Fowl Bluegrass Redtop Panicgrass, PA Ecotype Purple Coneflower Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype Blackeyed Susan, Coastal Plain NC Ecotype Ohio Spiderwort, PA Ecotype. Up to 30 purple ray flowers are arranged around a yellow central section on The Smooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve). 70 % Aster laevis, NY Ecotype Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype 336. 1% Aster novae-angliae (Symphyotrichum n. 00%. Add to Project. The leaves on this Aster are indeed smooth to the touch. 00 0. Inflorescence leafy-paniculate, open with many heads; peduncles often glaucous, glabrous to puberulent in lines, the bracts clasping. 800. 4% Ludwigia alternifolia, PA. Smooth Aster is a herbaceous perennial in the aster family that is native to central and eastern USA. Symphyotrichum ontarionis. It has the common names of smooth blue aster, [5] smooth aster, [4] smooth-leaved aster, glaucous Michaelmas-daisy [6] and glaucous aster. Symphyotrichum oolentangiense. • Smooth Blue Aster • Calico Aster • New England Aster • New York Aster • Zigzag Aster • Ohio Spiderwort • Blue Vervain • Hoary Vervain • White Vervain • Wingstem • New York Ironweed • Culver's Root • Golden Alexanders • Resources for Information on Plants and Pollinators • Native Plant Suppliers . 60% Orange coneflower Northern VA Ecotype Rudbeckiafulgidavar. 4% Aster novae-angliae, PA Ecotype (New England Aster, PA Ecotype) 0. Asclepias tuberosa, PA Ecotype $ 312. Typically around 3’ feet high with an upright habit and spreading. aka Aster oblongifolium 'Dream of Beauty'. 00/lb Aromatic Aster, PA Ecotype Attractive rhizomatous shrub; provides food and cover for songbirds, deer, ruffed grouse, pheasants, and wild turkey; develops rose hips. non Lindl. (2006) J of the Torrey Botanical Society 133, 626. Lower leaves clasp around stem. NY Garden Flower Wholesale 171-10 39th Ave, Queens, NY 11358 Flowers Endemic to Jamaica Wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), Smooth blue aster (Aster laevis, syn. 00 Add to cart; Contact Us. Symphyotrichum praealtum. Aster laevis, MN Ecotype $ 336. Some of their native habitats may occur in wetland areas but their tolerant nature will enable them to withstand a drought period. For current distribution, please. sororia, V. New England Aster Aster novae-angliae Smooth Blue Aster Aster laevis White Avens Geum cancadense. 3. More Info. Wild Blue Indigo: 3-4 ft. 5% Aster oblongifolius, PA Ecotype (Aromatic Aster, PA Ecotype) 0. Part Shade, Shade Dry Boltonia asteroides Boltonia, aster-like 1 1 Late Summer White 3-6 ft. White asters include the well-known white wood aster (Eurybia divaricata), a part-shade, part-evergreen groundcover, 3 species of both Doellingeria and Sericocarpus, two species of Oclemena, as well as the wide. Aster laevis 5. The white aster group includes (left to right) the smooth oldfield aster (S. Smooth Blue Aster, MN Ecotype Provides attractive late summer color in meadows; sought by deer for browse. aka Aster oblongifolia, Aster oblongifolius, Aromatic Aster, Fall Aster. It is common on deep or heavy soils. The first North Dakota record is Lee 1891. Add to Wishlist. Spikelet length. 5% Clarkia elegans (Clarkia) 0. heart-leaved American aster forest edges, meadows, man-made areas, fiels Habitat type disturbed/man-made habitats, meadows and fields, lake or river edges upland Baptisia tinctoria yellow wild indigo Pycnanthemum incanum hoary mountain-mint Pycnanthemum muticum broad-leaved mountain-mint Pycnanthemum verticillatum whorled mountain. Ernst Conservation Seeds 8884 Mercer Pike Meadville, PA 16335 (800) 873-3321 sales@ernstseed. • Smooth Blue Aster • Calico Aster • New England Aster • New York Aster • Zigzag Aster • Ohio Spiderwort • Blue Vervain • Hoary Vervain • White Vervain • Wingstem • New York Ironweed • Culver's Root • Golden Alexanders • Resources for Information on Plants and Pollinators • Native Plant Suppliers . More Info. It is a butterfly magnet and a larval host for striking Pearl Crescent and Silvery Checkerspot butterflies. It also has blue to violet flowers photo by Katy Chayka , Minnesota Wildflowers Purple-stemmed Aster (Symphyotrichum puniceum) has leaves that are somewhat clasping,. Aquascapes Unlimited’s seed sown local ecotype species add natural wildlife benefits, promote biodiversity, and oftentimes require less maintenance in terms of fertilizers and pesticides. oblongifolium) tolerates a range of soils and can be used as a groundcover. Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum leave) Perhaps the most adaptable native aster on this list, smooth aster does well in full to part sun with medium moisture, in everything from loamy clay, to clay, to loamy sand soil. m. WV. Yes: Symphyotrichum novae-belgii: New York Aster: 3-4 ft. Document the success and speed of establishment with each method during the first several years after establishment. New York asters resemble the New England species, S. • Smooth Blue Aster • Calico Aster • New England Aster • New York Aster • Zigzag Aster • Ohio Spiderwort • Blue Vervain • Hoary Vervain • White Vervain • Wingstem • New York Ironweed • Culver's Root • Golden Alexanders • Resources for Information on Plants and Pollinators • Native Plant Suppliers . What Is Local? Genetics & Plant Selection in the Urban Context. Herbage glabrous. Plants are hardy from USDA Zones 4-8. 00 Add to cart; Add to Wishlist. The flowers are 1 to 8 inches long and as wide as 1 inch. Aster novae-belgii. PENNSYLVANIA SEDGE. Aster laevis, MN Ecotype $ 336. • Smooth Blue Aster • Calico Aster • New England Aster • New York Aster • Zigzag Aster • Ohio Spiderwort • Blue Vervain • Hoary Vervain • White Vervain • Wingstem • New York Ironweed • Culver's Root • Golden Alexanders • Resources for Information on Plants and Pollinators • Native Plant Suppliers . 5% Baptisia australis, Southern WV Ecotype (Blue False Indigo, Southern WV Ecotype) 0. 5% Asclepias syriaca, PA Ecotype (Common Milkweed, PA Ecotype) 0. 1. 00 0. 010 LB PLS ASTPIL01 Heath Aster, PA Ecotype 0. Magnoliophyta: Asteridae, part 7: Asteraceae, part 2. Flower color: Lavender to blue. It is wedged between the Blue Ridge Mountains. 5% Aster laevis, NY Ecotype (Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype) 0. Attracts butterflies. Grows to 2 ft. shining aster 7. 00 Add to cart; Add to Wishlist. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. ANISE HYSSO. Record the costs of materials and the amount of time required for establishment using each method. It is centrally located in New York's Capital District within Albany and Schenectady counties, between the cities of Albany and Schenectady. » Dicotyledons ». laeve, var. 5% Baptisia australis, Southern WV Ecotype (Blue False Indigo, Southern WV Ecotype) 0. Bloom time. Inflorescence leafy-paniculate, open with many heads; peduncles often glaucous,. Smooth Aster is a herbaceous perennial in the aster family that is native to central and eastern USA. 48% Wild bergamont Fort Indiantown Gap-PA Ecotype. 2% Aster laevis, NY Ecotype (Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype) 0. local ecotype. Pinch back the young shoots in June for denser habit and more flowers, but it is not essential. 3% Asclepias syriaca, PA Ecotype (Common Milkweed, PA Ecotype) 0. 5% Lespedeza capitata, RI Ecotype (Roundhead Lespedeza, RI Ecotype) 0. Aster laevis, MN Ecotype $ 336. Symphyotrichum ericoides 0. 3% Asclepias syriaca, PA Ecotype (Common Milkweed, PA Ecotype) 0. 00 Add to cart; Add to Wishlist. Common name: Smooth aster. Butterfly Milkweed, PA Ecotype. Pruning asters is simple: pinch off the dying flowers to make room for new growth. 40 Add to cart; Add to Wishlist. Symphyotrichum laeve (L. jpg 3,872 × 2,592; 3. 2006b. Smooth Blue Aster, MN Ecotype. 00 Add to cart; Add to Wishlist. Description. 00 Add to cart;Symphyotrichum concolor, eastern silvery aster, grows 2-3’ tall, and prefers full sun and low moisture. 2 gallon: $19. Symphyotrichum lowrieanum [Lowrie's blue wood aster] This. The lower leaves of Aster laevis are glaucous. Find the exact seeds you need for your project using the advanced search and filtering options of our Seed Finder Tool: Smooth Blue Aster, MN Ecotype. jpg 2,793 × 2,996; 7. Smooth Aster is a hardy plant that defies frost and keeps on blooming, often into November, with a profusion of lavender-blue, star-like flowers. Purple wildflowers. Photo by mmwm, on Flickr. Size Price QUANTITY; XL Mylar Packet (~1000 Seeds) $3. Smooth Blue Aster — Symphyotrichum laeve Blue Vervain — Verbena hastata Golden Alexanders — Zizia aurea Anaphalis margaritacea SMALL TREES WITH WILDLIFE VALUE (#2 pot — $33) Jack-in-the-Pulpit — Arisaema triphyllum Inland Serviceberry — Amelanchier interior• Smooth Blue Aster • Calico Aster • New England Aster • New York Aster • Zigzag Aster • Ohio Spiderwort • Blue Vervain • Hoary Vervain • White Vervain • Wingstem • New York Ironweed • Culver's Root • Golden Alexanders • Resources for Information on Plants and Pollinators • Native Plant Suppliers . ' Raven' Ahmed at 7:15 AM. 00 Add to cart;. The plant has smooth unserrated leaves on upright stalks to 2-4' tall. 00 0. Spikelet length. Width: 2 to 3 feet. novi-belgii Blue Wood Aster, White Wood Aster, Smooth Blue Aster, Calico Aster, New England Aster, New York Aster, L, F, N Verbena hastata Blue Vervain L, N Vernonia glauca, V. 00 % Baptisia australis, Southern WV Ecotype Blue False Indigo, Southern WV Ecotype 96. Yellow wildflowers. Tussock Sedge, PA Ecotype. 5% Aster laevis, NY Ecotype (Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype) 0. Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype. 2% Solidago nemoralis, PA Ecotype (Gray Goldenrod, PA Ecotype) 0. Annual plant. 7% Aster novae-angliae, PA Ecotype (New England Aster, PA Ecotype) 0. ANISE HYSSOP WILD GERANIUM SMOOTH BLUE ASTER. 00. Leaf blade width. This plant can be grown from seed (flowers in second or third year) or plug material (flowers in first or second year). New York aster, though, tends to have thinner stems and smooth leaves. 0. One area ripe for community greening is the hellstrip – the narrow space between the sidewalk and street curb. Add a handful of loose potting soil on top, partially covering the area. Pruning. Löve smooth blue aster. Coreopsis pubescens - Star Tickseed. Description. puniceum [Purplestem aster] S. 5% Clarkia elegans (Clarkia) 0. With cheerful purple-blue, daisy-like petals and bright yellow centers, these native wildflowers are a delight for your eyes and a treat for local pollinators, including specialized bees (like the Andrena asteris), pearl crescent butterflies, cardinals, and chickadees. The Aster’s star-shaped purple flowers are usually white and pink but can also be found in blue. The leaves on this Aster are indeed smooth to the touch. Symphyotrichum ontarionis. 00 % Juncus effusus Soft Rush 48. Blue wood aster (S. It is an aggressive perennial wildflower native to the central plains states. 00 Add to cart; Add to Wishlist. Smooth Blue Aster, MN Ecotype. 4 cm wide and less than 5 times as long as wide, sometimes toothed along the margins and clasped to the stem. 5% Aster laevis, NY Ecotype (Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype) 0. New York State Museum Bulletin No. 00 0. hairy white oldfield aster 34. It grows 1 to 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide. 00 0. Online: Sale begins Aug 28. There are no recognized subspecies. Dumosi) asters native to most of North America, Mexico and the northern West Indies. 5% Lespedeza capitata, RI Ecotype (Roundhead Lespedeza, RI Ecotype) 0. 00 0. Symphyotrichum ericoides 'First Snow'. 3% Aster laevis, NY Ecotype (Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype) 0. 60 % Aster pilosus, PA Ecotype Heath Aster, PA Ecotype 264. Scatter 5-10 Smooth Blue Aster seeds. 5% Aster laevis, NY Ecotype (Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype) 0. Smooth blue aster NYEcotype Aster laevis 1. Symphyotrichum laeve, smooth aster, has four varieties and is often referred to as the smooth blue aster. 001 0. Two Ways to Shop. Vol. 25 oz. 4% Aster novae-angliae, PA Ecotype (New England Aster, PA Ecotype) 0. It is usually unbranched below, while branching occasionally above. ). 5% Lespedeza capitata, RI Ecotype (Roundhead Lespedeza, RI Ecotype)0. 8% Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed) 0. Carex stricta, PA Ecotype $ 672. 4% Aster novae-angliae, PA Ecotype (New England Aster, PA Ecotype) 0. 5% Baptisia australis, Southern WV Ecotype (Blue False Indigo, Southern WV Ecotype) 0. Native Wetland Plants. HAIRY WOOD MINT. Pruning asters is simple: pinch off the dying flowers to make room for new growth. racemosum) and the calico aster (S. 80 0. Growing slowly by rhizomes, it looks great in the meadow. The cone-shaped clusters of perennial goldenrod, Solidago speciosa, resonate like emphatic drumbeats among melodious mounds of asters, as they reach toward the late summer sky. 00 % Verbena hastata, PA Ecotype Blue Vervain, PA Ecotype 38. to late fall. 1% Aster pilosus, PA Ecotype (Heath Aster, PA Ecotype) 0. Calico Aster. 00Aster, New York * Aster novi-belgii / Symphyotrichum novi-belgii fall P, CP moderate sun to part shade blue Aster, Purple Stemmed* Aster puniceus / Symphyotrichum puniceum fall M, P high full sun purple Aster, Smooth Blue* Aster laevis / Symphyotrichum laeve sum fall All moderate part sun blue Beard Tongue, Appalachian* (SC ecotype) Penstemon. Join Mailing List. milkweed, blue vervain, New York ironweed and New England aster. Contact Form. 5% Aster laevis, NY Ecotype (Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype) 0. Agastache. 00 1. Aster macrophyllus, PA Ecotype $ 336. 00 0. ) A. It can reach a height of 3 feet on unbranched, blue-green stems. The wood aster tolerates shade better than other asters, grows 4 to 6 feet tall and produces clouds of tiny white flowers. Anemone virginiana, PA Ecotype $ 235. 2-3 ft. We saw no evidence of deer or other vertebrate browsing on this species. 1% Solidago bicolor, PA Ecotype (White Goldenrod, PA Ecotype) 0. 227), Sed. 2% Solidago rugosa, PA Ecotype (Wrinkleleaf Goldenrod, PA Ecotype) 0. Plants are generally 30 to 100 cm tall. Plant in part to full shade. New York: Distribution: SYLAC: Jones, S. 3-9. 50 % Aster laevis, NY Ecotype Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype 336. Aster laevis, MN Ecotype Smooth Blue Aster, MN Ecotype Provides attractive late summer color in meadows; sought by deer for browse. milkweed, blue vervain, New York ironweed and New England aster. 00 Add to cart; Add to Wishlist. Cultivation and management. Please be sure to request well enough in. 5% Baptisia australis, Southern WV Ecotype (Blue False Indigo, Southern WV Ecotype) 0. Johnswort. Plant Spacing. Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype Blue Fa se Indigo, Southern WV Ecotype Bachelor's Button Tall Mixed/Cornflower Wallflower Shasta Daisy Clarkia Lanceleaf Coreopsis . Smooth Aster is easy to grow but doesn’t like being shaded by taller plants. Symphyotrichum laeve, commonly known as Smooth Aster or Smooth Blue Aster, is a perennial wildflower in the daisy family (Asteraceae). Symphyotrichum laeve (formerly Aster laevis) is a flowering plant native to Canada, the United States, and Coahuila ( Mexico ). For example, the sunny/dry mix includes black-eyed Susans, butterfly weed, foxglove beardtongue, smooth blue aster, spotted bee balm and an aster. The Urban Ecotype Study; The New York City Native Plant Conservation Initiative; Bee Watchers;. 0. 5 cm), feature golden-yellow centers surrounded. Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype. 2% Aster pilosus, PA Ecotype (Heath Aster, PA Ecotype) 0. Online: Sale begins Aug 28. Achillea millefolium $ 48. Aster laevis Smooth Blue Aster. 00 0. 7% Aster laevis, NY Ecotype (Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype) 0. 5% Aster laevis, NY Ecotype (Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype) 0. 50 % Aster laevis, NY Ecotype Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype 336. Aster pickettianus Suksd. pH: 4. 1-ounce seed packets are $4. Large flower heads are arranged in showy panicles. Sarah Gager/WSKG News. Optional postage for mailing. The yellow flower-center turns reddish, later in the season. Löve & D. 5% Aster oblongifolius, PA Ecotype (Aromatic Aster, PA Ecotype) 0. The smooth aster grows to 4 feet tall and is known for good disease resistance. Seed Finder Tool Project Planner Planting Guides Ernst BlogSmooth Blue Aster Symphyotrichum laeve G1 332 Prairie Moon Nursery American Germander Teucrium canadense G0 332 Howard. 254. Many are NJ eco-types so they are naturally hardy to our area. names in breadcrumbs. 5% Aster oblongifolius, PA Ecotype (Aromatic Aster, PA Ecotype) 0. Plants are generally 30 to 100 cm tall. C. Advantages. Smooth Blue Aster. Green roofs are an important contributor to the. Showy Northeast Native Wildflower and Grass Mix . Wild Blue Indigo: 3-4 ft. Ernst Conservation Seeds 8884 Mercer Pike Meadville, PA 16335 (800) 873-3321 0. Lawrence aster P: Symphyotrichum lentum (Greene) G. 20%. 56. native to the mountain West, northern Plains and Midwest, and scattered throughout the eastern U. L. 3 ft. USDA Growing Zones: 3 to8; Color Varieties: Violet to purple rays and yellow centers; Sun Exposure: Full sun; Soil Needs: Dry to medium, well. aka Aster azureus, Sky Blue Aster, Skyblue Aster. Small flowers (. 00 0. Similar species: • New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) -. Symphyotrichum lateriflorum [Calico aster] This species is one of a group of small-flowered. Blooming from August through October, the species is an important late season source of pollen and nectar for many pollinator species. 00 Add. 00 Add to cart; Add to Wishlist. Provides a description, characteristics, site conditions, and images of smooth aster (Symphyotrichum laeve). 3% Rudbeckia hirta (Blackeyed Susan) 0. Where it will grow: Hardy to -30 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 4 to 8; find your zone ); best planted if native to your area. Smooth blue-green foliage and stems. 4% Chamaecrista nictitans, NC Ecotype (Sensitive Pea, NC Ecotype) New England Aster Aster novae-angliae Smooth Blue Aster Aster laevis White Avens Geum cancadense Wild Bergamot Moranda fistulosa Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum Roundhead Lespedeza Lespedeza capitata Narrowleaf MountainmintPycnanthemum tenuifolium White Snakeroot Eupatorium rugosum Blue Vervain Verbena hastata A A SEED AND PLUG MIX FOR WETLAND. A favourite food of rabbits, possibly due to the smooth leaves. 00 Add to cart; Add to Wishlist. 0. Blue False Indigo Wild Indigo. Asclepias incarnata $ 177. 50 % Senna hebecarpa, VA & WV Ecotype Wild Senna, VA & WV Ecotype 28. 4% Aster prenanthoides, PA Ecotype (Zigzag Aster, PA Ecotype) 0. 59% Aromatic aster PA Ecotype Aster oblongifolius 0. Distribution: Aromatic aster grows in well-drained moist to dry soils in full sun to partial shade. 00 Add to cart; Add to Wishlist. Smooth Blue Aster. The Smooth Blue are a lighter purple. Narrow search results by plant name, project type, growing conditions, plant height, color & more. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. 1 Gallon Straight Species Smooth Aster is a herbaceous perennial in the aster family that is native to central and eastern USA. New York asters resemble the New England species, S. Smooth Blue Aster Seeds Aster laevis Quick View. Troy, MI 48083. ” It was my good fortune to recently meet a woman and her hu…Smooth blue aster is a daisy-like, densely-growing plant renowned as a highly prolific late bloomer, and is popular in native, wildflower, and cottage gardens. Sky Blue Aster looks very much like. Maine native. PA Ecotype (Swamp Milkweed, PA Ecotype) 1.