A shade- and drought-tolerant blue-flowered species that is much rarer in horticulture than other similar members of the genus, wayleaf aster is well worth adding to informal borders and pollinator plantings. These plants are grown from wild-collected Rhode Island seed. 3.5-inch pots. Zone 4. Photo: Matt Schultz
Full to part sun; light to average soil; 3'x2'; late summer to fall