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Aster Seeds - New England
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New England Aster (Aster Novae Angliae) - This wild flower will grow in all regions of North America in full sun. New England Aster likes moisture and soil that is not heavily acidic, but grows well in meadows and will adapt to a variety of soil conditions.
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Flower Specifications
SEEDS PER POUND
1,029,655
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
36 - 48 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
Purple
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.5-6.0
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
LATIN NAME
Aster Novae Angliae
New England Aster (Aster Novae Angliae) - New England Aster seeds will grow in all regions of North America in full sun. Purple Asters are so lovely, and one of the more easily identifiable features of the New England Aster is the large number of purple petals, which should be forty or more. Some wild flower specialists believe there could be more then 100. Another feature is the hairy stems and leaves that exist on most Aster plants. Truly, New England Aster is one of the most beautiful wildflowers there is, and they are so easily established by sowing wild flower seeds!
Disease resistant flower
New England Aster is fairly disease resistant and also insect, and deer resistant! Perfect for planting at the front of a meadow or a in flower garden.
Aster seed | new england
How to grow
How To Grow New England Aster From Seed: New England Aster does best when planted in the fall for spring growth or has a cold stratification for 60 days before being planted in the spring.
When sowing outdoors, surface sow the seeds in a full sun area and very lightly cover with topsoil. Seeds must be kept moist, but not wet, until germination occurs in 21 – 45 days. Once established, the wild flowers are one of the most hardy plants, and they will spread well.
- Sowing Rate: 1/2 ounce per 1,000 square feet or 1 pound per acre or 3 - 4 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 21 - 45 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Depth: Surface sow and lightly cover
Flower Specifications
New England Aster likes moisture and soil that is not heavily acidic, but it grows well in meadows and will adapt to a variety of soil conditions in full sun areas. These Aster seeds are very tiny, and the plants make a small amount of growth in the first year.
- Height: 36 - 48 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 45 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Sow seed on surface, lightly cover
SOWING RATE
1/2 ounce per 1,000 square feet or 1 pound per acre or 3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
20 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
White w/ blue center
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, rich, deep, light soil, pH 5.5 - 6.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
LATIN NAME
Callistephus Pompon
Aster (Callistephus Tall Pompon Blue Moon) - This is one of the most unique Asters plants you can start from flower seed! This white Aster Callistephus with a blue center grows to approximately 20 inches tall. Aster Blue Moon has large pompons which are 2 to 3 inches wide and simply loaded with petals. Massive disks of dark and light blue all centered on a white outer rim, adding eye-catching color to the flower border all summer long. Aster Pompon is exceptional as a cut flower and has a long vase-life indoors.
Aster Blue Moon is an annual so it grows quickly from flower seeds. It is also irresistible to butterflies. Asters are easy and fast to grow in the sunny garden and does best in moist, well-drained soil. Callistephus Pompon Blue Moon is wilt-tolerant, but all Asters do better if grown in different soil each year, so for subsequent plantings, change the location a bit. Deadhead flowers to extend the bloom season even longer and keep the flowers coming back.
Start the Aster seeds indoors in the early spring. Press the flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed.