Symphyotrichum laeve var. laeve

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Aster laevis, Linn. (A. decurrens, Hort.). Perennial, with stout often glaucous st., 2-3 ft.: Lvs. thick, sharply toothed, often rough-margined, the upper strongly st.- clasping: heads numerous, about 1 in. wide, the 15-30 blue or violet rays acutish. N. E. N. Amer.—There are several varieties, but apparently not known to the trade. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.