Aster spectabilis, NC Ecotype

Showy Aster, NC Ecotype

Attractive rhizomatous species; one of the prettiest asters to add to landscapes.

General Product Information

• Item Number:

  ASTSPE03

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows

• Habitat:

  Woodland borders, pine barrens, clearings, roadsides, dry sandy soils.

• Bloom Period:

  August to October

• Flower Color:

  Purple, Blue

• Pollinator Value:

  High

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  NI

• Midwest

  NI

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  NI

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  NI

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Tolerances

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  630,000

Included in mixes

• NC Coastal Plain UPL Meadow Mix