Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Blue Star' - Blue Star Heath Aster

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Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Blue Star' is a perennial standout in any landscape with its vibrant display of petite blue-lavender blooms. Often acknowledged as the Blue Star Heath Aster, this charming variety is as hardy as it is visually striking, boasting a moderate size of 12 to 24 inches in height. Equally suited to full sun or light shade, its mounding, compact shape comes to life from late summer to mid-fall. The intricate detailing doesn't stop at the flowers; fine, linear, heath-like greenery wraps around the plant, providing a neat backdrop to the flurry of blooms. Renowned for being a butterfly magnet, 'Blue Star' offers itself as a banquet for these delightful creatures, while demonstrating a solid resistance to deer. With its harmonious blend of beauty, utility, and resilience, this low-maintenance plant will enrich any border, rock garden, or container, adding an undeniable charm with its late-season nectar and vital splash of colour.