{"product_id":"symphyotrichum-oolentangiense-100-seeds-sky-blue-aster-heirloom-non-gmo-native-pollinator-flower","title":"Symphyotrichum oolentangiense 100 Seeds – Sky Blue Aster Heirloom Non-GMO Native Pollinator Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eSymphyotrichum oolentangiense, commonly known as Sky Blue Aster, is a native perennial wildflower prized for its late-season display of soft blue-violet blooms. This heirloom, non-GMO variety brings a natural, meadow-like feel to pollinator gardens, native plantings, and perennial borders. Its daisy-like flowers appear in loose, airy clusters that sway gently in the breeze, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects when many other plants have finished blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSky Blue Aster is a versatile choice for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, rain gardens, and naturalized areas. It pairs beautifully with goldenrod, coneflowers, and ornamental grasses, extending seasonal interest well into autumn. As a North American native, it supports local ecosystems while adding reliable color and texture to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative perennial wildflower with soft sky-blue to violet-blue daisy-like blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom, non-GMO seeds ideal for pollinator and native plant gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate-season bloom period that supports bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable to a range of soil types and garden settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for meadow plantings, borders, 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 oolentangiense\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 soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay soils\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, clump-forming\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\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSky Blue Aster seeds can be sown directly in the garden or started indoors. For best results, cold-stratify seeds by refrigerating them for 4 to 6 weeks before sowing. Surface-sow seeds and press them lightly into the soil, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs in 2 to 4 weeks at around 65 to 70°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings have several sets of true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish. After establishment, Sky Blue Aster is relatively low-maintenance and benefits from a light mulch in colder zones. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage additional flowering, while leaving some seed heads provides food for birds in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes 100 seeds of Symphyotrichum oolentangiense (Sky Blue Aster).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739760918838,"sku":"EDNA-304","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8105289167_kk7p.jpg?v=1792115310","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/symphyotrichum-oolentangiense-100-seeds-sky-blue-aster-heirloom-non-gmo-native-pollinator-flower","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}