Symphyotrichum laeve, commonly known as smooth blue aster or smooth aster:
 
 * Florida Native: Yes
 * Size at Maturity: 2-4 feet tall
 * Growth Rate: Moderate
 * Phenology: Perennial
 * Bloom Season: September to late fall
 * Leaf Type: Green, toothed, elliptical or lance-shaped leaves
 * Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
 * Soil Texture: Adapts to various soil textures, but prefers well-drained sites.
 * Soil pH: Adaptable to a wide range of soil pH
 * Moisture Requirements: Average to moist
 * Tolerance to Salt Spray: No
 
Recommended Landscape Uses: Borders, pollinator gardens, naturalized areas
 
Maintenance Tips: Low maintenance. Divide clumps in spring every few years to maintain vigor. Remove spent flower heads in late winter for a tidier appearance
 
Considerations: Drought tolerant once established. Low deer and rabbit resistance 
 
 * Wildlife Benefit: Attracts bees and butterflies. The seeds are a favorite food source for songbirds and small mammals
 * Host Plant: Pearl Crescent butterfly
Toxicity to Pets: Non-toxic
Edible: No medicinal uses are known