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Aster sericeus (Silky Aster) Wildflower Seeds Sometimes called the 'Silver Aster', it's fuzzy and somewhat silvery foliage makes this a distinctively beautiful wildflower... Write a review | No reviews for this product. Quantity: Select the size here . . . Packet: (1000 Seeds) . . . $2.50 1/16 Oz: (1.77g) . . . $5.40 1/4 Oz: (7.09g) . . . $8.40 1 Oz: (28.4g) . . . $24.00

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Origin: US Native

Other Common Names: Western Silver Aster

Duration: Perennial

Bloom Time: Late Fall

Height: 8” to 12”

Spacing: 12” to 15”

Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

Soil Moisture: Dry

USDA Zone: 4b-9a

Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds on soil surface at 70F and water. Slow to germinate.

Seeds Per Oz: 41500

One of the more challenging wildflowers to grow, this perennial is well worth the effort! Pretty purple flowers grace the silky grey-green leaves. Sometimes called the 'Silver Aster', it's fuzzy and somewhat silvery foliage makes this a distinctively beautiful wildflower! It has at times been used for it's medicinal properties in treating arthritis. This sprawling, fall-blooming wildflower is a striking addition to any meadow, rock garden, or prairie planting!

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