Aster Kickin’® ‘Lilac Blue’ – Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Cost Cheap Online

Some plants start winding down in early autumn, but that’s when Kickin ‘Lilac Blue’ aster starts to come into its own! This unique late-season bloom time not only gives you delightfully unexpected color, it also creates a fresh, nectar-rich food source for pollinators at this crucial time. We love this native perennial paired with ornamental grasses, the cool silver of Pycnanthemum, or any of the number of late-blooming native perennials. After all, you can’t go wrong with blue flowers – especially when they come on a sturdy, disease-resistant plant like this one.

Also known as New England aster.

Vital Details:

Plant Size: 2-3′ tall x wide

Light: full sun (6+ hrs/day)

Water: Average water requirements. Water more often in extreme heat

Hardiness: USDA zone 5-9 (Find your hardiness zone)

Pollinator Value: attracts butterflies of all types, as well as other pollinating insects

Host Plant To The Following: Pearly Crescent, Painted Lady, Silvery Checkerspot butterflies.

Notable features: Deer & rabbit resistant, long-blooming, drought tolerant, native

Pot Size: One quart

Plant Name: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ‘Lilac Blue’