Flat-topped White Aster

Tall stems suddenly branch at the top to produce large flat arrays of white aster from August through September, each flower is only about 1/2 inch wide, but each cluster of flowers can be up to 12 inch wide, 3-5 foot long simple leaves ascent the stem, sand & salt tolerant, attracts butterflies and pollinators, host plant for several butterflies and moths including the rare Harris' Checkerspot (Chlosyne harrisii).

2-5 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: Zone 3a-8b
Perennial

Native Range: Labrador west to through s. ON, south through e. ND to MS & GA

Germination - Easy: Cold stratify 8 weeks

Flat-topped White Aster in a 3.5 inch pot $12.75 (Temporarily Sold Out*)

Flat-topped White Aster Seed Packet $5.00

*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.

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