{"product_id":"woods-blue-aster","title":"Wood's Blue Aster","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Compact, Mildew-Resistant Native Aster in Blue\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eWood's Blue Aster (\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum dumosum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Wood's Blue') rounds out the Wood's series with cool blue-violet, yellow-centered daisies on a tidy, low mound in late summer and fall. Bred for excellent mildew resistance, it keeps clean foliage while offering crucial late-season nectar for monarchs and native bees. Its true-blue tones are a refreshing fall note, and it's a dependable, easy choice for Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Eagan pollinator gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum dumosum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Wood's Blue'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–18 in tall and wide (compact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4–8 (hardy across most of Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate summer to fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue-violet with yellow centers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage, well-drained; tolerates clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Wood's Blue at the front of borders, in pollinator and native gardens, and in containers. Its mildew resistance and tidy habit pair beautifully with ornamental grasses, sedum, goldenrod, and other asters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall. Spring planting gives the longest establishment window before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 1–2 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells. Asters are fairly drought tolerant once established but bloom best with occasional water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line keeps moisture even without wetting foliage, which helps prevent mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Wood's Blue mildew resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the Wood's series is known for clean, mildew-resistant foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for pollinators?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, asters are among the most important fall nectar sources for monarchs and native bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, hardy to Zone 4 and reliable statewide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer tend to avoid asters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Wood's Blue with Wood's Pink and Wood's Purple, ornamental grasses, and fall perennials for a pollinator-friendly autumn display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315419107633,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/woods-blue-aster.jpg?v=1779864876","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/woods-blue-aster","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}