With clouds of pale blue to lavender daisies held on branching stems, Blue Wood Aster brings soft color and wild charm to the fall garden. It grows 2–4 feet tall and lights up shady borders just when many plants are fading.

Thrives in part shade to full shade and dry to medium soils, tolerating root competition and tough woodland conditions. Low-maintenance and adaptable, especially in naturalistic plantings.

A clump-forming cool-season grass, it stays in place and plays well with others, weaving gently among ferns and wildflowers. Its delicate seed heads add light-catching movement without overwhelming nearby plants.

Native to eastern and central North America, found in woodlands, thickets, and rocky slopes.

Heart-shaped basal leaves emerge in spring, followed by branching stems and clouds of small blooms in late summer and fall. Seed heads persist into winter, adding subtle texture and bird food.

An important late nectar source for native bees, butterflies, and migrating pollinators. Host plant for the pearl crescent butterfly and many specialist insects.