Smooth Blue Aster Seed, NY Ecotype, Aster laevis Seed, NY Ecotype
Aster laevis, NY Ecotype

Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype

Provides attractive late summer color in meadows; sought by deer for browse.

General Product Information
  • Species:
    Smooth Blue Aster, NY Ecotype
  • Species Type:
    Native
  • Product Categories:
  • Characteristics:
    Branched stems; smooth, waxy leaves that clasp to stems.
  • Habitat:
    Dry woods, rocky ledges, roadsides.
  • Life Cycle:
    Perennial
  • Bloom Period:
    Summer/Fall
  • Flower Color:
    Blue, Purple
  • Typical Height:
    3.5 ft
  • Minimum Root Depth:
    10 in
  • pH:
    5.8 – 7.8
  • 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:
    Moderate
  • Salt:
    No
Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    1,014,000
  • Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
    Up to 0.4 lb
  • Truax Seedbox:
    Fine
Included in mixes

$336.00/lb

Description

The native wildflowers and some grasses provide a gorgeous display of color from spring to fall. Designed for upland sites with well-drained soils and full sun to semi-shaded areas; ideal for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. 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/Summer, Summer, Summer/Fall

ColorSearchTerms

Purple, Red, White, Yellow

FoliageColor
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LifeCycle

Perennial

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