Similar to 'Hella Lacy' but with flowers that are more blue than purple, 'Blue Bird' is very mildew resistant, with less of the "bare leg look" that is so frustrating with the tall asters.
| Perennial | |
| Aster | |
| Aster | |
| Zone 4 | |
| 6+ hours | |
| Clay, Moist, Sandy | |
| Accent perennial or cut flower | |
| Naturalized meadow gardens | |
| 48-60" | |
| 24-30" | |
| Fall | |
| Purple | |
| Rapid | |
| Tall, Upright | |
| Plant-tone | |
| Seedheads | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Asclepias, Agastache, Sedum, Crocosmia |