Aster 'Woods Light Blue'

Aster 'Woods Light Blue' is a compact, mounding aster covered in soft light blue daisy like flowers with yellow centers in late summer to fall. Its tidy habit and heavy bloom make it an excellent choice for adding long lasting color to the front of borders and pollinator gardens.

Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 12 - 18 in

Bloom Time: Late summer to fall

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Average, well drained soils

Watering Needs: Moderate

Deer Resistance: Moderate deer resistance

Native Status

Hybrid cultivar derived from North American aster species.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

• Attracts Monarchs and other late season butterflies in search of nectar.

Bees

• Provides an important late season nectar source for native bees.

Pollinators

• Supports a wide range of beneficial insects during the fall transition period.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

• Space 12 - 18 in apart for dense, mounded coverage.

Landscape Placement

• Ideal for borders, edging, and pollinator gardens where late season color is needed.

Companion Plants

• Solidago 'Little Lemon' - Adds bright yellow contrast and supports late season pollinators.
• Salvia nemorosa - Provides earlier season structure and contrasting form.
• Coreopsis verticillata - Extends bloom interest and softens planting texture.
• Schizachyrium scoparium - Adds vertical movement and warm fall tones behind compact plants.