Aster, Prairie (Machaeranthera tanacetifolia)

Prairie Aster, also known as Tahoka Daisy, is a winter annual and commonly found in the Great Plains and Southwestern regions of the U.S. Prairie Aster reseeds readily and will colonize disturbed or over-grazed sites quickly. It grows best in sandy or well-drained soils. It blooms from summer into fall and attracts honey bees, wild bees and other pollinators. SCIENTIFIC NAME Machaeranthera tanacetifolia COLOR(S) Purple SEED TYPE Biennial SUN Full Sun, Partial Shade MOISTURE Dry HEIGHT (IN.) 12-18 BLOOM PERIOD Fall Blooming Flowers, Summer SEEDS/LB. 408,000 OZ./1000 SQ. FT. 2 LBS./ACRE 6