Common Blue Wood Aster (Cordifolium)

The Common Blue Wood Aster (Cordifolium) is generally described as a perennial forb/herb. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer and fall . The Common Blue Wood Aster (Cordifolium) has gray-green foliage and inconspicuous purple flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the fall and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Common Blue Wood Aster (Cordifolium) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Common Blue Wood Aster (Cordifolium) will reach up to 5 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The Common Blue Wood Aster (Cordifolium) is usually not commercially available except under contract. It can be propagated by bare root, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have low vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -38°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.