<strong>Attract bees, butterflies, and birds to your backyard with Smooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve).</strong> Rising from a single stem up to three feet tall, Smooth Blue Aster produces profusely and enduringly. It is an attractive native perennial that is often used as an ornamental. It can bloom even after light frost, supporting pollinators late into the fall as they prepare for winter. A versatile US native wildflower for pollinator and habitat gardens. <br><br>Best grown in open landscapes where its crown need not compete for space. <br><br><strong>Plant outdoors Spring or Fall. </strong>Seeds will germinate when conditions are optimal. In good conditions, flowers appear the first year. <br><br><strong>DETAILED INFORMATION</strong> <br> A perennial <br> Native to throughout the Central and Eastern US <br> full sun to part shade and well-draining <br> Moderate Water Requirement<br>  Sow Spring or Fall, 12-24 inches apart <br> Zone 3-9 <br><br><strong>ABOUT SEED BALLS</strong> <br><strong> Seed balls (seed bombs) are 1/2-inch balls of dried soil and seeds.</strong> Essentially, they are pre-planted seeds. They are great for no-till gardening and beautifying neglected landscapes. Sow by pressing the seed ball halfway into the surrounding soil. Plant in habitats in need of biodiversity. Non-GMO. Pesticide free. <br><br><strong>A seed ball protects seeds from erosion, foraging, and harsh conditions.</strong> This protective property often results in higher but slower germination rates. Please be patient with your seed balls. Placed in the appropriate soil and climate, they will grow.<br><br><strong>OUR PROMISE </strong> <br><strong>Grow seed balls risk free. </strong> If you are not satisfied, we will refund or replace the products that disappointed you. Why? Because we want to grow a greener, more biodiverse planet, and we want you to plant more native wildflowers and tasty vegetables. Warranty excludes custom orders and discounted overstock.