Heath Aster Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow the Aster Ericoides seed in late fall or early spring, planting it on the surface, compressing the soil slightly, and watering it once. To start the seed indoors, sow it in a flat; keep the soil evenly moist and at a temperature of 65-70 degrees F until germination, which should take place within 14-20 days. Transplant the seedlings after the last frost of spring.
Growing: This plant prefers dry and or average soil, but also adapts well to rocky, shallow soil or clay. It tolerates heat and drought well, but will benefit from an occasional watering in especially dry weather. This plant tends to spread and reseed itself, forming a colony over time if volunteer plants are not removed. Plants may need support or staking. Mature plants will benefit from division after two or three years of growth. These flowers attract bees and butterflies, and resist deer.
Harvesting: Asters make lovely cut flowers. Cut the stems long, choosing flowers that have just opened.
Seed Saving: After flowering, the plant will produce seed heads containing small clusters of seed with white fluff. Since sparrows and goldfinches love to eat the seed, harvest it promptly to avoid loss. Cut the mature seed heads, or shake them into a container to remove the seed material. Clean the white heath aster seeds as well as possible, then store it in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: White Heath Aster, Squarrose White Aster, White Prairie Aster
Latin Name: Aster ericoides
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 200,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers
Hope they grow here
Love the packaging. I won't plant these until late-fall/early-winter and then won't know until next year.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow the Aster Ericoides seed in late fall or early spring, planting it on the surface, compressing the soil slightly, and watering it once. To start the seed indoors, sow it in a flat; keep the soil evenly moist and at a temperature of 65-70 degrees F until germination, which should take place within 14-20 days. Transplant the seedlings after the last frost of spring.
Growing: This plant prefers dry and or average soil, but also adapts well to rocky, shallow soil or clay. It tolerates heat and drought well, but will benefit from an occasional watering in especially dry weather. This plant tends to spread and reseed itself, forming a colony over time if volunteer plants are not removed. Plants may need support or staking. Mature plants will benefit from division after two or three years of growth. These flowers attract bees and butterflies, and resist deer.
Harvesting: Asters make lovely cut flowers. Cut the stems long, choosing flowers that have just opened.
Seed Saving: After flowering, the plant will produce seed heads containing small clusters of seed with white fluff. Since sparrows and goldfinches love to eat the seed, harvest it promptly to avoid loss. Cut the mature seed heads, or shake them into a container to remove the seed material. Clean the white heath aster seeds as well as possible, then store it in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: White Heath Aster, Squarrose White Aster, White Prairie Aster
Latin Name: Aster ericoides
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 200,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers
Reviews
Review
Hope they grow here
Love the packaging. I won't plant these until late-fall/early-winter and then won't know until next year.
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