Heath Aster – Symphyotrichum pilosum, Frost Aster, Late Season Blooms (100 Seeds)
$9.99
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Heath Aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum), also known as Frost Aster, is a hardy North American native wildflower that produces clouds of small, daisy-like white blooms with bright yellow centers in late summer through fall. As temperatures cool, the flowers may take on a soft pink or frosted tint — giving rise to the common name “Frost Aster.”
This adaptable perennial forms airy, branching stems 2–4 feet tall, creating a natural meadow look that supports bees, butterflies, and other late-season pollinators when many other flowers have faded. It is especially valuable as an important nectar source for migrating monarchs and native pollinators.
Heath Aster thrives in prairies, roadsides, open woods, and meadow plantings. It tolerates poor soils, drought, and cold climates, making it an excellent low-maintenance addition to wildflower gardens and restoration projects.
You will receive:
✔️ 100 Heath Aster seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Symphyotrichum pilosum
✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds
✔️ Non-GMO
✔️ Securely packaged
🌿 Plant Details
Common Name: Heath Aster, Frost Aster
Botanical Name: Symphyotrichum pilosum (formerly Aster pilosus)
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Height: 2–4 feet
Spread: 2–3 feet
Sun: Full sun to light shade
Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to poor or sandy soils
Water: Low to moderate
USDA Zones: 3–8
Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
Bloom Color: White with yellow centers (aging to pinkish tones)
Drought Tolerance: Good once established
💡 Excellent for native plant gardens, prairie restoration, pollinator habitats, borders, and naturalized areas.
🌱 Seed Germination Instructions
Cold stratification improves germination.
Stratify: Cold moist stratify seeds for 30 days at 35–40°F.
Sow: Surface sow or lightly press into soil (needs light to germinate).
Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.
Germination typically occurs in 10–20 days after stratification.
Seeds may also be fall sown outdoors for natural winter stratification.
Heath Aster – Symphyotrichum pilosum, Frost Aster, Late Season Blooms (100 Seeds)
$9.99