Purplestem Aster - PollinateHV Local Ecotype
Certified Organic
Symphyotrichum punicem
Purples and golds dazzle at summer's end.
The pretty purple and gold flowers of Purplestem Aster give a wispy appearance to late-season borders and gardens—a fittingly soft effect that helps the garden transition out of summer. Its blooms are also a positive force in your landscape, serving as a great source of nectar for bumblebees and supplying pollen and nectar to miner bees, cuckoo bees, leafcutter bees, cellophane bees, and sweat bees. It’s known to support at least 18 native Hudson Valley pollinators whose populations are threatened or declining.
An easy-to-grow plant, Purplestem Aster is quite adaptable but grows best in soils that stay on the moist side, growing well in both full sun and semi-shade.
This local ecotype seed is of Hudson Valley wild origin and has been scaled for production on our farm in Accord, NY.
from $5.79
Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
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250 Seeds / Organic | $5.79 | In Stock | |
750 Seeds / Organic | $11.99 | In Stock | |
2250 Seeds / Organic | $25.99 | In Stock |
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Cold stratification required: direct sow in fall or early winter into a clean, prepared bed. Or, for spring sowing, sow shallowly about 10 weeks before last frost, in rich, damp soil. Cover and refrigerate for 3 weeks. Afterwards, move to a 70-degree, well-lit spot for germination, which can take up to 28 days. Harden off and transplant outdoors into rich, moist soil after last frost.
Days to Germination | 60+ |
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Days to Maturity | 180 days |
Planting Depth | ¼ inches |
Spacing in Row | 12 inches |
Spacing Between Rows | 24 inches |
Height at Maturity | 36 - 60 inches |
Sun Preference | Full Sun to Light Shade |
Hardiness Zone Range | Zones 4-9 |