100 Seeds Silky Aster Symphyotrichum sericeum Native Wildflower

Silky Aster is a native perennial wildflower prized for its silvery-green foliage and late-season blooms. Its soft, silky leaves and daisy-like lavender flowers add texture and color to meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes.

The Silky Aster blooms from late summer into fall, providing a valuable late-season nectar source for bees and butterflies. Its silvery foliage contrasts beautifully with other perennials, and its compact, clump-forming habit works well in borders, rock gardens, and prairie plantings.
Species: Symphyotrichum sericeum
Type: Perennial
Plant_Habit: Clump-forming, upright
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky, drought-tolerant once established
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8
Germination: 14-30 days with cold moist stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not cover deeply
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Native to central North America; attracts pollinators