Aster novae-angliae Seeds (New England Aster)

Aster novae-angliae, commonly known as New England Aster, is a perennial plant species native to eastern North America. It features beautiful, showy flowers with vibrant colors like deep purple, pink, and blue, attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees. The plant grows up to 5 feet in height and prefers full sun to partial shade. It thrives in well-drained soil and is tolerant of various moisture levels. New England Aster is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. To grow these stunning flowers, one can consider using Aster novae-angliae seeds for propagation.

Growing Aster novae-angliae from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Humid Continental, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Subarctic
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating New England Aster Flower Seeds

To germinate Aster novae-angliae, sow the seeds in well-draining soil in early spring or fall. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Place the pot in a warm and brightly lit area. Germination may take 2-3 weeks.

We source all of our Aster novae-angliae seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh New England Aster seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing New England Aster seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Aster novae-angliae seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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