New England Aster Seeds – 100 Native Fall Pollinator Wildflower Seeds
Grow New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae), a Maryland-native perennial with purple fall flowers that support late-season pollinators. Packet contains 100 seeds. See detailed growing instructions below.
Scientific name: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Native to: Eastern and central North America, including Maryland
What You'll Receive
Approximately 100 seeds in a packet with instructions. Aster seed naturally carries some attached fluff or chaff.
Native Fall-Blooming Aster
New England Aster is a perennial wildflower with purple, daisy-like flowers in late summer and fall. The flowers provide nectar and pollen resources for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, and the stems can also be used for cutting.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Full sun to part sun
- Hardiness Zones: 3–8
- Height: About 3–6 feet depending on conditions
- Bloom: Late summer into fall
Germination Notes
A period of cold-moist stratification is commonly recommended before spring sowing. About 30–60 days of cold treatment is a practical range. Fall or winter sowing outdoors can also provide natural cold exposure. Germination timing varies with seed and growing conditions.
Seed collection year: 2026.
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