{"product_id":"100-calico-aster-seeds-symphyotrichum-lateriflorum-native-pollinator-wildflower","title":"100 Calico Aster Seeds – Symphyotrichum Lateriflorum Native Pollinator Wildflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum) is a native North American wildflower prized for its clouds of tiny, star-like flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. Each bloom typically features white petals surrounding a center that shifts from yellow to reddish-purple, creating a charming calico effect. This adaptable perennial attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators when many other flowers have finished for the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalico Aster is an excellent choice for native plant gardens, pollinator patches, meadow plantings, and naturalized areas. Its fine texture and profuse blooms pair well with goldenrods, coneflowers, and ornamental grasses. It is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate a range of soil conditions, making it a rewarding addition to wildlife-friendly landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative perennial wildflower with small, daisy-like blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower centers transition from yellow to reddish-purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides late-season nectar and pollen for pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to various soil types and moisture levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for naturalized gardens and meadow plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Symphyotrichum lateriflorum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, well-drained soil; tolerates clay and sandy loam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy clumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Calico Aster seeds indoors in late winter or directly in the garden after the last frost. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; do not cover deeply, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Once seedlings have a few sets of true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish. Mature plants are fairly drought-tolerant but benefit from occasional watering during extended dry periods. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued bloom, or leave seed heads for birds. Divide clumps every few years in early spring to maintain vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Calico Aster seeds (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739799781686,"sku":"EDNA-692","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8079910115_553j.jpg?v=1792116151","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/100-calico-aster-seeds-symphyotrichum-lateriflorum-native-pollinator-wildflower","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}