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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
Planting Time N/A
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
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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.
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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