About Plant: Aster
Late-season perennial daisy that provides crucial nectar when many summer flowers have finished.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterModerate
SoilWell-drained (5.5–7.5)
Spacing18–24 inches
Height2–5 feet
Time to HarvestBlooms year 1-2
Planting DepthSurface sow after stratification
Germination Time14–30 days after stratification
Expert Growing Tips
Pinch stems before midsummer for bushier plants; choose locally native Symphyotrichum species where possible.