Aromatic Aster Seeds – Symphyotrichum oblongifolium – Native Wildflower – 100 Seeds

Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) is a native perennial wildflower prized for its late-season blooms and fragrant foliage. This hardy aster produces a profusion of daisy-like flowers in shades of lavender, blue, and purple with bright yellow centers, creating a stunning display from late summer into fall. Its aromatic leaves release a pleasant scent when brushed against, adding sensory appeal to any garden.

Perfect for pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, and native landscapes, Aromatic Aster attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects when many other plants have finished blooming. Its compact, mounding habit and drought tolerance make it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, and naturalized areas. This versatile wildflower pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and other prairie natives.

Plant Features

• Native perennial wildflower with fragrant foliage
• Abundant lavender-blue flowers with yellow centers
• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies
• Drought tolerant and low maintenance once established
• Provides late-season color in the garden

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Symphyotrichum oblongifolium
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average to dry soil
• Water Requirements: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Compact, mounding
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Bloom Season: Late summer to fall
• Mature Height: 12-24 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Aromatic Aster seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly in the garden in early spring or fall. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; do not cover deeply as they require light to germinate. Keep 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 outdoors after hardening off.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, Aromatic Aster is drought tolerant and requires minimal care. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms, or leave seed heads for birds. Divide clumps every 2-3 years in early spring to maintain vigor.

What's Included

100 Aromatic Aster seeds (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium).