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Aster, Salmon Red
★★★★★
Prices start at : 4.99 USD / 1 Pkt (100 seeds)

Large, bright, golden-disked blooms, in red to salmon, set off pyrotechnic bursts of joyous color. Fireworks in the garden. Loaded with vintage charm, the tall, long-stemmed flowers work marvels in a vase.
  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Sow Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
  • Bloom Duration: 10 weeks
  • Flower color: Orange, Red
  • Flowering: Yes
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Aster, Purple Burst
Prices start at : 4.19 USD / 1 Pkt. (150 seeds)

Sturdy plants bloom in early summer—produce vase upon gorgeous vase of cut flowers. Can-you-believe-your-eyes blooms are purple petals enthusiastically splashed with white. Bring your border to colorful life.
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Flower color: Purple, White
  • Bloom Duration: 5 weeks
  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Spread: 12 inches
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Sky Blue Aster Seeds
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / Packet

(Aster azureus) The flowers will attract beautiful wildlife to your garden. This easy-to-grow wildflower produces stunning, violet-blue blooms.
  • Is It Storable?: Yes- You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.
  • Advantages: Hummingbirds & Butterflies, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Multiplies / Naturalizes
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
  • Native To: Central and Southeastern United States
  • Ideal Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest
  • Common Name: Sky Blue Aster
Vermont
Shelburne
Valkyrie Mix - China Aster Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Easy to harvest due to the well-branched plant's open airy habit. Provide support. Direct seed - After last frost. Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep in flats indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.
  • Latin Name: Callistephus chinensis
  • Days To Maturity: 110 - 120 Days
  • Life Cycle: Annual
Maine
Winslow
Tower Custom Mix - China Aster Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

Direct seed - After last frost. Colors are subject to slight variance due to seed availability. Row covers help prevent spread of disease by leafhoppers.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund...
  • ✓ Johnny's Exclusive
  • ✓ Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
  • Latin Name: Callistephus chinensis
  • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Maine
Winslow
Tower Chamois - China Aster Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

2–3" with 13–20 stems per plant. Provide support. Direct seed - After last frost. Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep in flats indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.
  • Latin Name: Callistephus chinensis
  • Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets: Yes
  • Days To Maturity: 110 - 120 Days
Maine
Winslow
Tower Violet - China Aster Seed
Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

2–3" with 13–20 stems per plant. Provide support. Direct seed - After last frost. Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep in flats indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.
  • Latin Name: Callistephus chinensis
  • Days To Maturity: 110 - 120 Days
  • Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets: Yes
Maine
Winslow
Big Leaf Aster Seeds
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / Packet

Also known as "Largeleaf Aster," this tall beauty has lavender flowers, large heart-shaped leaves.
  • Botanical Name: Aster macrophyllus
  • Native To: Eastern United States
  • Light Requirements: Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
  • Non-GMO: Yes
  • Is It Storable?: Yes- You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.
  • Bloom Time: Fall
Vermont
Shelburne
Aster, Raydon\'s Favorite
★★★★★
Prices start at : 10.99 USD / 1 plant

A perfectly gorgeous aster with aromatic leaves and visiting butterflies, the plants produce a splendid show in autumn. Hundreds of 1" daisy-like lavender blue flowers spring abundantly from the mounds of gray-green foliage.
  • Height: 24-36 inches
  • Genus: Aster
  • Planting Time: Fall, Spring
  • Ornamental Use: Beds, Borders
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Aster, Fireworks Mixed Colors
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Prices start at : 3.99 USD / 1 Pkt. (100 seeds)

Start indoors and transplant when they're about 3" tall. This aster provides a striking mix of colors: white, pink, purple and shades in between. Attracts butterflies.
  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Flowering: Yes
  • Height: 24 inches
  • Flower color: Pink, Red
  • Sow Method: Indoor Sow
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Prairie Aster Seeds
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / Packet

This famous wildflower is not really an aster, but has always been called "Prairie Aster" or "Tahoka Daisy." Annual.
  • ✓ Half Sun / Half Shade
  • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
  • Common Name: Prairie Aster or Tahoka Daisy
  • Botanical Name: Aster tanacetifolia or Machaeranthera tanacetifolius
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
Vermont
Shelburne
Smooth Blue Aster Seeds
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / Packet

All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Smooth Blue Aster prefers full sun and is a vital source of nectar and pollen for a variety of pollinators, including butterflies and bees.
  • ✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
  • ✓ Native
  • Mature Plant Size: 12-48" tall
  • Common Name: Smooth Blue Aster
  • Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Soil Moisture: Dry
Vermont
Shelburne
New England Aster Seeds
★★★★★
Prices start at : 4.95 USD / Packet

Great for late bloom. Stiff stems, large flowers, super winter-hardy. The ancestor of our best garden asters.
  • Mature Plant Size: Up to 48" tall
  • Seeds Per Packet: 500
  • Flower Color: Purple
  • Native To: Eastern and Midwestern No. America, from Canada to Alabama
  • Is It Storable?: Yes- You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.
  • Neonicotinoid-Free: Yes
Vermont
Shelburne
Heath Aster Seeds
Prices start at : 3.95 USD / Packet

Daisy-like, white flowers provide vital nectar and pollen for butterflies and bees. This easy-to-grow perennial is drought tolerant and thrives in dry, clay soil, preferring as much sun as possible.

24" tall

    • ✓ Full Sun
    • ✓ Native
    • Ideal Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West
    • Mature Plant Size: 24" tall
    • Mature Height: 24" tall
    • Common Name: Heath Aster
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Tower Blue - China Aster Seed
    Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

    2–3" with 13–20 stems per plant. Provide support. Direct seed - After last frost. Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep in flats indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.
    • Life Cycle: Annual
    • Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets: Yes
    • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
    Maine
    Winslow
    How To Divide Asters : Tips For Spitting Aster Plants In The Garden
    One of the things division does is stimulate new roots that will form new shoots. Depending on the size of the plant, either divide into two pieces or three if the plant is established and has not been divided in a while.Take the edges of the root mass,...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Aster Seed Sowing – How And When To Plant Aster Seeds
    You can find potted aster plants at many garden stores, but growing asters from seed is easy and less expensive. So why not get some seeds and add fall color to your garden?Asters are a group of perennial flowers that belong to the Asteraceae family,...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Aster Plant Diseases And Pests: Managing Common Problems With Asters
    That makes it especially hard when something goes wrong with them. Some other common aster pests are:A good way to avoid insects is to keep the leaves of the asters dry, and to plant them with good spacing, also taking care to clear weeds and debris –...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Aster, Totem Pole Mixed Colors
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 3.99 USD / 1 Pkt. (100 seeds)

    Each plant has 8-10 long, strong, upright stems topped by giant, fully double frilly flowers 5" across in a blend of blue, cerise, rose-pink and white asters. Space 12-18" apart.
    • Height: 24 inches
    • Sow Method: Indoor Sow
    • Ornamental Use: Beds, Cut Flowers
    • Flower color: Pink, Purple
    • Flowering: Yes
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
    Aster, Purple Dome
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 13.99 USD / 1 Plant

    It's a dwarf cultivar that typically grows to be 18-24" tall and up to 3' wide, and sports purple 1 1/2" flowers with yellow centers. The glory of autumn, this aster is native to much of eastern North America and is widely adapted and nearly pest-free.
    • Height: 18 inches
    • Sun: Full Sun, Part Sun
    • Life Cycle: Perennial
    • Genus: Aster
    • Zone: 4-9
    • Bloom Season: Fall
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
    Serenade Mix - China Aster Seed
    Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

    Row covers help prevent spread of disease by leafhoppers.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price. Packet: 100 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep in flats indoors...
    • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
    • Latin Name: Callistephus chinensis
    • Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets: Yes
    Maine
    Winslow
    Flat Top Aster Seeds
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 3.95 USD / Packet

    Daisy like-white flowers top every stem. A tall (to 7') aster for semi-shade, great in a woodland garden.
    • Seeds Per Pound: 1072000
    • Soil Moisture: Average, Moist/Wet, Well Draining
    • Seeds Per Packet: 200
    • Ideal Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest
    • Mature Height: 24-60" tall
    • Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Moist/Wet Soil
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Aromatic Aster Seeds
    Prices start at : 4.95 USD / Packet

    Aromatic Aster is one of the longest-blooming native asters, blooming up to two months in one season. Growing to be about 1-3' tall, this native perennial can be planted in a smaller perennial garden or in a prairie or meadow.
    • Neonicotinoid-Free: Yes
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Seed Life Cycle: Perennials
    • Native To: Most of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains
    • Mature Height: 12-36" tall
    • Coverage: 1 packet will cover approximately 300 square feet.
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Tower Yellow - China Aster Seed
    Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

    2–3" with 13–20 stems per plant. Provide support. Direct seed - After last frost. Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep in flats indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.
    • Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets: Yes
    • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
    • Life Cycle: Annual
    Maine
    Winslow
    Tower Salmon - China Aster Seed
    Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

    2–3" with 13–20 stems per plant. Provide support. Direct seed - After last frost. Packet: 50 seeds.Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/8" deep in flats indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.
    • Latin Name: Callistephus chinensis
    • Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets: Yes
    • Life Cycle: Annual
    Maine
    Winslow
    Aster Propagation: How To Propagate Aster Plants
    Dig up the cut parts and promptly plant them in their new location.After propagating an aster plant by division, feed your new plantings with a source ofSome aster varieties, such as Frikart's aster, can be propagated by taking softwood cuttings.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Growing Plants With Asters: A Guide To Aster Companion Plants
    All of these are characterized by fall blooms in colors ranging from white to purple to vibrant blue. With the same late-blooming schedule and similar growing conditions,and asters are natural companions.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
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