Cut flower
Aster 'Coastal Blue'
Symphyotrichum 'Coastal Blue'
Tall sky-blue cut-aster — long vase life, pollinator hit.
Full sun
Moderate
Average
Easy
Yes
Ornamental
Perennial
Hardy
10 L
25 cm
Flower
Michaelmas Daisy
Both Michaelmas-type asters bloom simultaneously in fall, cross-pollinate for stronger seed production, and share identical watering and sunlight requirements.
Flower
Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
Both drought-tolerant perennials attract late-season pollinators while their differing foliage textures create visual interest with minimal pest overlap.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
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