Enhance your landscape with the rare, ethereal beauty of our Silky Aster seeds. This North American native perennial is celebrated for its unique, silvery foliage covered in soft, fine hairs that give the plant a shimmering, metallic appearance. In late summer and autumn, this silver backdrop is transformed by a profusion of delicate, lavender-blue daisy-like blooms with bright golden centers. Exceptionally drought-tolerant and elegant, Silky Aster is a sophisticated choice for rock gardens, native meadows, or any sunny border looking for year-round textural interest.

⭐ What you'll love

• Stunning silvery-grey foliage that provides a soft, "silky" texture all season.
• Beautiful lavender-blue flowers that provide critical late-season color.
• Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant once established; perfect for low-maintenance landscapes.
• A vital late-season nectar source for monarch butterflies and native bees.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Silky Aster (Symphyotrichum sericeum)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
• Type: Native Wildflower, Heirloom, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 12-24 inches
• USDA Zone: 4-8
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in late fall for natural stratification.
• Spring Sowing: Requires 60 days of cold, moist stratification in a refrigerator before planting.
• Depth: Plant seeds just under the surface; keep soil moist but not soggy during germination.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Thrives in well-draining, dry to medium soil. Tolerates drought and poor soil conditions once established.

✅ 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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