Purplestem Aster Seed, PA Ecotype, Aster puniceus Seed, PA Ecotype
Aster puniceus, PA Ecotype

Purplestem Aster, PA Ecotype

Attractive rhizomatous species; adds color to FACW and OBL meadows; provides food for deer.

General Product Information
  • Species:
    Purplestem Aster, PA Ecotype
  • Species Type:
    Native
  • Product Categories:
  • Characteristics:
    Stout stems.
  • Habitat:
    Swamps, wet meadows, riverbanks, moist roadsides.
  • Life Cycle:
    Perennial
  • Bloom Period:
    Summer/Fall
  • Flower Color:
    Blue, Purple
  • Typical Height:
    7.1 ft
  • Minimum Root Depth:
    10 in
  • pH:
    4.5 – 7.5
  • Pollinator Value:
    Very High
Indicator Regions
  • Northcentral & Northeast:
    NI
  • Midwest
    NI
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
    NI
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
    NI
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Tolerances
  • Shade:
    Full Sun
  • Drought:
    Low
  • Salt:
    No
Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    700,000
  • Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
    Up to 0.4 lb
  • Truax Seedbox:
    Fine
Included in mixes

$432.00/lb

Description

The diverse species provide pollinator habitat and erosion control in wet meadows. Excellent for facultative wetland mitigation sites. Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding philosophy and function of the mix will not.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Spring/Fall, Spring/Summer, Summer, Summer/Fall

ColorSearchTerms

Blue, Pink, Purple, White

FoliageColor
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LifeCycle

Perennial

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