SKY BLUE ASTER
Aster azureus, Symphyotrichum oolentangiense
SKU: 1814-20
Description
Sky Blue Aster becomes smothered in a blanket of dainty blue flowers and provides a stunning beauty! A great source of pollen and nectar in the late fall. Works very well as a cut flower, or in dried flower arrangements. Adapts well to almost any area, from swamps to woodlands or prairies. This species formerly had the Latin name 'Symphyotrichum oolentangiense'.
Height: 36", 90cm
Location: Sun
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Note: Ornamental use only. May be poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 20
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. If not growth appears a cold treatment may be required to break dormancy. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-45 days after the warming period.
Description
Sky Blue Aster becomes smothered in a blanket of dainty blue flowers and provides a stunning beauty! A great source of pollen and nectar in the late fall. Works very well as a cut flower, or in dried flower arrangements. Adapts well to almost any area, from swamps to woodlands or prairies. This species formerly had the Latin name 'Symphyotrichum oolentangiense'.
Height: 36", 90cm
Location: Sun
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Note: Ornamental use only. May be poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 20
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. If not growth appears a cold treatment may be required to break dormancy. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 4 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is in 14-45 days after the warming period.
