(Symphyotrichum cordifolium) A charming, shade-tolerant native wildflower that is sure to bring late-season eye appeal to shady, woodland gardens. With a mature plant’s ability to produce more than 300 blossoms, the densely-packed clusters of tiny blue to lavender flowers are sure to be a fall pollinator favorite. Low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and long-blooming, Blue Wood Aster is a reliable favorite for native plantings, shade gardens, and pollinator-friendly borders in Minnesota and throughout the Upper Midwest.
Naturally found in open woods, savannas, woodland edges, and shady areas, Blue Wood Aster thrives in part to full shade with moist to dry soil. Can also handle a bit of full sun, especially in cooler or moist environments. Height ranges from 1-4′.
Product Details
Bloom Color
Blue, Purple
Bloom Time
August, September, October
Height
Short (1' to 3'), Medium (3' to 5')
Lawns to Legumes
Lawns to Legumes
Moisture
Moist, Mesic
Plant Type
Wildflower
Sun Exposure
Partial, Shade
Plant Family
Asteraceae
Other Common Names
Heart-leaved Aster, Broad-leaved Aster, Lowrie's Blue Wood Aster
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Shipping
Plant orders placed by end of day Sunday, or earlier, will ship Tuesday. Orders placed Monday, or later, will ship the following week Tuesday. Please include any special shipping date requests with your order.
*June 20, 2025 – 4th of July Plant Shipping Notice: To avoid delivery delays around the July 4th holiday, we will not be shipping orders the week of June 30–July 4. Orders placed between June 23 and July 6 will be scheduled to ship Tuesday, July 8. If you are a Lawns to Legumes grant recipient, place your order by July 6 to ensure delivery before the July 15 deadline. Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure your plants arrive healthy and on time!
Seed and non-plant orders are processed year-round and will typically ship within 5-7 business days.
We currently ship to the following areas where our local-origin, Minnesota native seed and plant products will thrive: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois and Eastern Nebraska. Below is a map of counties and cities where we can ship too.
MNL’s Statement on Neonicotinoids
We are committed to providing the highest quality restoration materials possible. We value the role our plants and seed have in the environment. To that end, we choose not to use Neonics and only use other chemicals only when necessary and/or as indicated by an integrated pest management program. This may result in plant leaves with minor feeding damage and/or the occasional monarch caterpillar found still chomping on your milkweed. Rest assured that these plants will be fine; the birds and butterflies will benefit.
