An unassuming, small flowered woodland aster that nonetheless attracts and hosts a wide variety of insects. Easily grown and reseeds well in open ground. Perfect for naturalizing shaded borders and bright understory.

Light: Part Sun/Shade, Shade

Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic

Soil Type: Loam, Clay Loam, Rocky Loam

Height: 1'-3'

Bloom Color: Blue

Bloom Time: Sep-Oct

Root Type: Rhizome

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract a wide variety of pollinators such as bees, wasps, flies, butterflies, skippers, and beetles. Hosts the silvery checkerspot and pearl crescent butterflies, as well as many moths and smaller insects. Occasionally browsed by mammals and ground birds.