White Aster (Symphyotrichum) Seeds

We promise to provide you with high-quality, fresh and viable flower seeds. Add a crisp, cloud-like display of white flowers to your patio or garden with these compact, pollinator-friendly perennials. Add a crisp, cloud-like display of white flowers to your patio or garden with our White Aster (Symphyotrichum) seeds. This compact, bushy perennial produces a profusion of small, white daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centers, creating a stunning display that blooms from late summer through fall. Perfect for containers, window boxes, garden borders, and pollinator gardens, White Aster is a versatile and reliable choice. Its compact habit makes it especially well-suited for patio pots and small spaces, while its late-season blooms provide essential nectar for bees and butterflies preparing for winter. Whether you are looking to extend your garden's bloom season or create a striking white display, White Aster is an outstanding choice. How to Plant: Cold Stratification Required: Seeds require 30-60 days of cold, moist stratification to break dormancy. Mix seeds with damp sand or vermiculite and refrigerate for 4-6 weeks before planting. Direct Sow (Fall): Sow seeds outdoors in late fall for natural winter stratification. Seeds will germinate the following spring. Start Indoors (After Stratification): After cold treatment, sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Soil Requirements: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil. Asters prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 5.5-7.0). Watering: Keep soil evenly moist until germination. Once established, water regularly during dry periods. Spacing: Transplant or thin seedlings to the recommended spacing after they have 2-3 true leaves. PRODUCT DETAILS: Botanical Name: Symphyotrichum pilosum or Symphyotrichum ericoides (White Aster) Color: White with Yellow Centers Planting Time: Fall (for natural stratification) or Early Spring (after cold treatment indoors) Optimal Temperature: 60°F – 75°F (15°C – 24°C) for germination; 65°F – 80°F (18°C – 27°C) for growth Pollination Method: Insect-pollinated (bees, butterflies, and other pollinators) Planting Depth: 1/8 inch (do not cover seeds deeply; they require light to germinate) Seeds per Foot: 4 – 6 seeds per foot (thin to 1 plant per foot after germination) Life Cycle: Perennial (comes back year after year in zones 3-8) Plant Height (inches): 12 – 24 inches (depending on variety, this compact type is on the smaller side) Plant Spacing (inches): 12 – 18 inches Hardiness Zone (USDA): Zone (USDA): Zones 3 – 8 Resistance: Deer resistant (generally avoided by deer), rabbit resistant, tolerant of poor soil SPECIAL OFFERS: Buy More, Get More FREE Buy 4, Get 1 Free: Add 5 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 1 item – no coupon code needed! Buy 7, Get 2 Free: Add 9 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 2 items – no coupon code needed! Buy 12, Get 3 Free: Add 15 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 3 items – no coupon code needed! Buy 19, Get 4 Free: Add 23 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 4 items – no coupon code needed! Buy 23, Get 5 Free: Add 28 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 5 items – no coupon code needed! the price of 5 items – no coupon code needed!