Symphyotrichum ‘Wood’s Blue’

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Small-space gardens or small spaces in larger ones can rely on a boost of late season color from compact, floriferous Symphyotrichum ‘Wood’s Blue,’ a dwarf Aster that produces masses of small, purple-blue flowers with sunny golden centers while also providing a critical source of food for pollinators at a time when many plants in the garden are subsiding. ‘Wood’s Blue’ begins its flower show around midsummer and continues blooming nonstop into fall. The flowers on this Michaelmas Daisy top sturdy stems, which makes them ideal for late-season bouquets. Try this New York Aster at the edge of a sunny border where moisture is steady.

We count Asters among the great garden plants, because many of them hold off blooming until late summer and fall, when most garden plants are spent. Plants grow and flower best in full sun and evenly moist soil; they do not like drought. For more information on growing Asters, click on Growing Guide.