Daisy-like, white flowers provide vital nectar and pollen for butterflies and bees. Heath Aster is native to the United States and grows to be about 2’ tall, delighting with numerous blooms in the late summer meadow. This easy-to-grow perennial is drought tolerant and thrives in dry, clay soil, preferring as much sun as possible.
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SKU |
AM012935 |
Common Name |
Heath Aster |
Botanical Name |
Aster oblongifolius / Symphyotrichum ericoides |
Item Package Size |
Packet |
Seed Life Cycle |
Perennials |
Light Requirements |
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color |
White |
Bloom Season |
Mid - Late Summer, Early - Mid Fall |
Bloom Time |
Mid summer to fall |
Mature Height |
24 inches |
Mature Height |
24" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie |
Species |
Ships As |
Seed |
Ideal Region |
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West |
Zones |
5, 6, 7, 8 |
Native To |
Most of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains |
Soil Type |
Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought / Dry Soil |
Soil Moisture |
Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Advantages |
Hummingbirds & Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Native |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada |
Yes |