Drummond's Aster

About Drummond's Aster

Drummond's Aster is a resilient and versatile native wildflower that blankets the autumn landscape with clusters of soft blue to pale lavender blooms. Growing 2 to 4 feet in height, this aster is characterized by its fine, soft hairs that cover the stems and leaf undersides, giving the plant a gentle texture. Its lower leaves are heart-shaped with winged petioles, a key identifying feature. Native to open woods, thickets, and prairies of the Central and Eastern United States, it is exceptionally adaptable, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Ecologically, it serves as a vital late-season nectar station for a wide array of pollinators and is a primary host plant for the Pearl Crescent butterfly. Drummond's Aster is very easy to grow and tolerates a variety of soil moisture levels, from medium-wet to dry, making it a dependable choice for any native garden looking for late-season interest.