ASTER DUMOSUS WOOD'S LIGHT BLUE / MICHAELMAS DAISY

Aster dumosus 'Wood's Light Blue', commonly known as Wood’s Light Blue Aster, is a charming, compact perennial that brings a refreshing splash of color to your garden in the fall. With its soft blue flowers and dense, bushy growth, this variety of aster is perfect for adding late-season beauty to garden beds, borders, or containers. 'Wood's Light Blue' thrives in full sun and is beloved by pollinators, making it a valuable addition to any garden looking to attract butterflies and bees.

Why Choose Aster dumosus 'Wood's Light Blue'?

• Comparison: Compared to other asters, 'Wood's Light Blue' is more compact and bushy, reaching a height of just 30–45 cm, making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens or container plantings. Its soft blue flowers are a gentle contrast to the deeper purples and pinks of other autumn-blooming asters.
• Companions: Pairs beautifully with other fall bloomers such as Sedum, Echinacea, and Chrysanthemum. The soft blue tones also complement the vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows of autumn foliage, providing a cool contrast to warm-colored plants.

Key Features:

• Soft Blue Flowers: 'Wood's Light Blue' produces delicate, star-like flowers in shades of soft blue with a hint of lavender, offering a refreshing pop of color in the fall landscape.
• Compact Growth: This variety is more compact than many asters, growing to just 30–45 cm in height, making it ideal for smaller spaces, containers, or the front of garden borders.
• Pollinator-Friendly: As with all asters, 'Wood's Light Blue' is highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, making it an excellent addition to a pollinator-friendly garden.
• Long Bloom Time: Blooms from late summer to fall, providing much-needed color and interest as other plants are finishing their season.
• Easy to Grow: 'Wood's Light Blue' is hardy, low-maintenance, and adaptable to a range of soil types, thriving in full sun and well-drained soils.
• Attractive Foliage: Before flowering, the plant’s dark green, lance-shaped foliage forms a dense mound, providing texture and interest even when not in bloom.

Specifications:

• Height: 30–45 cm | Spread: 30–45 cm.
• Bloom Time: Late summer to fall.
• Hardiness: Zone 4.

Add Aster dumosus 'Wood's Light Blue' to your garden for a refreshing burst of soft blue color in the fall. Perfect for small gardens or containers, this compact aster is a must-have for anyone seeking a low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly plant that will brighten up your garden as the seasons change.