{"product_id":"100-heath-aster-seeds-symphyotrichum-pilosum-native-pollinator-wildflower","title":"100 Heath Aster Seeds – Symphyotrichum Pilosum Native Pollinator Wildflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeath Aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum) is a native North American wildflower prized for its clouds of small white flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. This hardy perennial is a vital source of nectar for pollinators when many other plants have finished blooming, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, and naturalized landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts fine, needle-like foliage forms a bushy, upright clump that fits well in borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows. Heath Aster is adaptable and low-maintenance, thriving in a range of soil conditions and attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative perennial wildflower with profuse white to pale lavender blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate-season nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer-resistant and low-maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for meadow gardens, pollinator plantings, and naturalized areas\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 pilosum\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 Well-drained, average to dry soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-8\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 1-3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Heath Aster seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly in the garden in early spring or fall. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 14-30 days at 65-70°F. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeath Aster prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires little care. Cut back plants in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Heath Aster seeds (Symphyotrichum pilosum).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739799847222,"sku":"EDNA-693","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8031998682_o5vd.jpg?v=1792116153","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/100-heath-aster-seeds-symphyotrichum-pilosum-native-pollinator-wildflower","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}