Aster sericeus Seeds (Silky Aster)

Silky Aster (Aster sericeus), also known as Western Silvery Aster, is a perennial plant native to North America. It features vibrant lavender or purple flowers with yellow centers, borne on silky, hairy stems. Silky Aster is drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained soils, making it suitable for prairies, meadows, and rocky slopes. It typically grows to a height of about 2 to 3 feet. This resilient plant can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8. For cultivation, one can obtain Aster sericeus seeds, which will develop into beautiful and pollinator-friendly wildflowers.

Growing Aster sericeus from Seed

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

Germinating Silky Aster Flower Seeds

To germinate Aster sericeus, start by stratifying the seeds in moist sand for 30 days in a refrigerator. After stratification, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil, place them in filtered sunlight, and keep the soil consistently moist until germination occurs.

We source all of our Aster sericeus 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 Silky Aster seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Silky Aster seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Aster sericeus seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

We offer this variety on Etsy, eBay, and Amazon, as well!

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