End the gardening season with a spectacular burst of color with our New England Aster seeds. This beloved North American native wildflower is a champion of the fall garden, becoming absolutely covered in vibrant, purple, daisy-like flowers with sunny yellow centers. It is an incredibly important late-season nectar source for pollinators, providing a final feast for monarch butterflies on their migration south. This hardy, low-maintenance perennial is perfect for adding height and brilliant color to any meadow or naturalized garden.

⭐ What you'll love

• An absolute profusion of vibrant purple flowers in the fall.
• A crucial late-season nectar source for monarch butterflies and bees.
• A tall, stately native plant that provides a stunning backdrop.
• A very hardy and reliable perennial that is easy to grow from seed.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 200 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 3-6 feet
• Days to Maturity: Blooms in the first or second year.
• USDA Zone: 4-8
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall. The seeds will be naturally stratified over the winter and will germinate in the spring.
• Stratification: To plant in the spring, seeds require a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before sowing.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-draining soil.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

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