Seed Pack - Sky-blue Aster (Symphyotrichum oolentangiense)

This listing is for one packet of Sky-blue Aster (Symphyotrichum oolentangiense) seeds. Each packet contains roughly 500 seeds. For best germination of native species, remember to scatter seeds October-January! A.k.a. Aster azureus and azure aster. An easily grown asters with showy flowers that tend toward pale blue or lilac. Like other asters, it supports many species of moth and a diverse range pollinators. An excellent alternative to New England aster for shorter plantings! Tolerant of drought and easy to start from seed.  Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry Soil Type: Adaptable Height: 1'-2' Bloom Color: Blue Bloom Time: Sep Root Type: Fibrous Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, flies, butterflies, skippers, beetles, and other insects. Hosts a variety of insects including leaf bugs, grasshoppers, Blatchley’s walkingstick, moths such as the aster borer, and the silver checkerspot and pearl crescent butterflies. Seeds are eaten by spa