Aster Plants & Seeds - Fedco Seeds

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New England Aster - Organic

Bare-Root Plants

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 4-6' tall. North American native. Blooms range from blue-purple to lavender-pink with yellow eyes. Attractive to pollinators. Z3.

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New Hybrids Aster

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Symphyotrichum novi-belgii Open pollinated. Hardy “New York” perennial asters bloom late in red, purple, bluish and white. 4' tall.

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Smooth Blue Aster - Organic

Bare-Root Plants

Symphyotrichum laeve 3-4' tall. North American native wildflower provides important late-season forage for pollinators. Smooth blue-green foliage. Z3.

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Asters Symphyotrichum

Also known as Starwort or Frost Flower. Native wildflowers with freely branching sprays of brightly colored flowers decorate the autumn landscape throughout the Northeast.

Asters support numerous bees, butterflies and moths. In the Midwest, asters reportedly help fuel late migrating monarchs on their journeys. The Xerces Society reports that the sugar content of some aster species can be as high as 40%. Yum!