Seed Pack - Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum ablongifolium)

This listing is for one packet of Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) seeds. Each packet contains roughly 200 seeds. For best germination of native species, remember to scatter seeds November-January!

A lovely, short Aster with delicate leaves that prefers poor, dry soils! Adapts well to well drained, mesic soil, but may be outcompeted by taller plants. Like all asters, it hosts a wide variety of caterpillars. Common name comes from the foliage, which is fragrant when crushed.

Light: Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry

Soil Type: Rocky, Sandy

Height: 1’-2’

Bloom Color: Purple

Bloom Time: Aug-Sep

Root Type: Rhizome

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, smaller butterflies, and skippers. Hosts many caterpillars, including those of the silvery checkerspot butterfly and 40+ moth species. Gamebirds may feed sparingly on foliage and seeds. Sparsely browsed by mammals due to low nutritional value.