{"product_id":"aster-laevis-bluebird","title":"Aster laevis 'Bluebird' (Aster)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAster laevis 'Bluebird'\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Bluebird', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsters are essential late-summer and fall pollinator perennials with daisy-like flowers in blue, purple, pink, or white. Important monarch butterfly forage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 3 to 8. Pinch tips in early summer for compact growth. Watch for powdery mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider \u003cstrong\u003eAquilegia formosa\u003c\/strong\u003e (Western Red Columbine), \u003cstrong\u003eTellima grandiflora\u003c\/strong\u003e (Fringecups), or \u003cstrong\u003eDicentra formosa\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1-gallon \/ T\u0026L","offer_id":44009988718680,"sku":"03332115","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/aster-laevis-bluebird","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}