This peacock steals the show.

As striking as a peacock, Showmakers Blue Bayou Aster brings unique double pompom flowers with tons of petals; many-petaled flowers are called “double flowers.” These sweetheart deep blue blossoms appear in late summer and fall. Showmakers Blue Bayou Aster flowers appear over a perfect round mound of foliage that stays neat all season. It boasts of being an excellent cut flower. Every square inch of the foliage in late summer and fall is covered in blossoms. Grows 10-12″ tall and 15-18″ wide. Butterflies delight in its sweet nectar. Perennial.

Showmaker Blue Bayou makes a stunning edger and ground cover. Use it in pollinator, cutting, perennial, and cottage gardens. It is very easy to grow, with no pinching needed to keep its attractive habit.

A member of the outstanding Showmakers series of Asters. These plants feature large double flowers shaped like pompoms, brilliant colors, compact habit, and beautifully contrasting dark leaves. Their naturally compact habit keeps them neat and tidy without any pinching or snipping. Very easy to grow.

Growing instructions: Asters perform best in full sun and grow fine in average soil, but for best results, add a shovelful or two of compost and a bit of slow-release fertilizer when planting. Although drought tolerant, for best blooming, keep well watered, especially when plants are setting up buds and blooming and during dry spells.