100 Aromatic Aster Seeds - Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Native Perennial Wildflower

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) is a native perennial wildflower prized for its late-season display of lavender-blue daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its aromatic foliage and bushy habit make it a standout in fall gardens, meadows, and pollinator plantings. This hardy aster attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects when little else is in bloom.

Ideal for native plant gardens, cottage gardens, and naturalized areas, Aromatic Aster provides reliable color from late summer into fall. Its tolerance for drought and poor soils makes it a low-maintenance choice for challenging spots.

Plant Features

• Profuse lavender-blue flowers with yellow centers
• Aromatic foliage when crushed
• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies
• Drought tolerant once established
• Deer resistant

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Symphyotrichum oblongifolium
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, average to poor soil
• Water Requirements: Low to medium
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Bloom Season: Late summer to fall
• Mature Height: 1-3 feet
• Spacing: 18-24 inches

Planting & Care

Sow Aromatic Aster seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in fall after the first frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep soil moist until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing them 18-24 inches apart. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Once established, Aromatic Aster is low-maintenance. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. Thereafter, water during extended dry periods. Cut back plants in late spring to encourage bushier growth and more flowers. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain vigor.

What's Included

100 Symphyotrichum oblongifolium seeds.