Prairie Aster Seeds

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This famous wildflower is not really an aster, but has always been called "Prairie Aster" or "Tahoka Daisy." Annual.

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SKU	ASTNP
Common Name	Prairie Aster or Tahoka Daisy
Botanical Name	Aster tanacetifolius or Machaeranthera tanacetifolius
Plant Type/Life Cycle	Annual
Seeds Per Pound	560,000
Seeds Per Packet	100
Bloom Time	Mid to late summer
Primary Flower Color	Yellow, Purple
Light Requirements	Full Sun, Mostly Sunny, Half Sun / Half Shade
Estimated Mature Height	Up to 18 inches tall
Soil Moisture	Dry, Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate	Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
Native To	North America
Native to	North American Prairies
Ships As	Seed
Ideal Growing Region	Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific NorthWest
Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Is It Storable?	Yes- You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.

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Description

Also known as "Tahoka Daisy", this spectacular American wildflower is not really an aster at all, and blooms earlier than that large family. The blooms are a lot alike, however, with yellow centers and almost "electric" blue/purple rays (petals).

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