Bigelow’s Tansyaster Seeds (Macheranthera bigelovii) – 100 Purple Aster Seeds | Drought-Tolerant | Native Wildflower | Pollinator Friendly

100 fresh, non-GMO Bigelow’s Tansyaster (Macheranthera bigelovii) seeds, carefully packaged and ideal for sowing in native landscapes, rock gardens, or drought-tolerant wildflower beds. About this plant: Bigelow’s Tansyaster is a resilient and colorful native wildflower found throughout arid regions of the western U.S. This compact, bushy plant produces a profusion of purple aster-like flowers with golden centers from summer into fall. Exceptionally drought-tolerant and well-suited for sandy or rocky soils, it’s a favorite for supporting late-season pollinators and adding long-lasting color to xeriscapes and native gardens. ✅ Botanical Name: Macheranthera bigelovii ✅ Common Name: Bigelow’s Tansyaster, Purple Aster ✅ Seed Count: 100 untreated, non-GMO seeds ✅ Flower Color: Purple petals with yellow centers ✅ Bloom Time: Summer through fall ✅ Growth Habit: Compact, bushy annual or short-lived perennial ✅ Pollinator-Friendly: Supports bees and butterflies ✅ Soil Type: Sandy, rocky, well-drained ✅ Sunlight: Full sun ✅ Zones: USDA 4–9 ✅ Great For: Xeriscaping, native gardens, pollinator patches ✅ Germination Tip: Lightly press seeds into soil; keep moist until germination Common Name: Bigelow’s Tansyaster / Purple Aster Scientific Name: Macheranthera bigelovii Plant Color: Purple petals, yellow centers Foliage Type: Narrow, aromatic green leaves Soil Type: Sandy, rocky, fast-draining Sunlight: Full sun Watering: Low; highly drought-tolerant Life Cycle: Annual to short-lived perennial USDA Zones: 4–9 Germination Instructions: Sow on surface or lightly cover; no stratification needed