Symphyotrichum shortii – Short's Aster | 100 Seeds | Native Purple Aster Wildflower | Pollinator Garden Plant
$9.99
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Add vibrant late-season color to your garden with Short's Aster (Symphyotrichum shortii), a beautiful native wildflower that produces clusters of lavender to purple daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centers. Blooming from late summer through fall, this plant provides an important nectar source for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.
Short's Aster grows naturally along woodland edges, prairies, and open landscapes, making it a great choice for pollinator gardens, wildflower meadows, native plant landscapes, and naturalized areas. Its abundant blooms and bushy growth create a colorful display that brightens the fall garden.
This hardy perennial thrives in sunny to partially shaded locations and adapts well to many soil types, making it an easy and rewarding plant for home gardeners. You will receive seeds similar to those shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 100 Short's Aster seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Symphyotrichum shortii
✔️ Fresh seeds for planting
✔️ Ideal for pollinator and native gardens
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Short's Aster
Botanical Name: Symphyotrichum shortii
Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average to well-draining soil
Watering: Low to moderate once established
Mature Height: 2–3 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Yes, with good sunlight and drainage
💡 Care Tip:
For best germination, sow seeds outdoors in fall for natural cold stratification or refrigerate seeds in a moist medium for about 30 days before spring planting. Light pruning in early summer can encourage bushier growth and more blooms.
Symphyotrichum shortii – Short's Aster | 100 Seeds | Native Purple Aster Wildflower | Pollinator Garden Plant
$9.99