SeedPillow Smooth Blue Aster

The Wildflower SEEDPILLOW is convenient if you have questionable soil.  The SEEDPILLOW contains low moisture organic plant growth media, native wildflower seed all self-contained in a biodegradable packet! Just place the SEEDPILLOW where you want your wildflower to grow, wet it down for 10 seconds and the SEEDPILLOW will dissolve leaving you with organic plant growth media and seed.  The SEEDPILLOW comes in a 3 pack and measure 5 inches x 5 inches before dissolving.  The SEEDPILLOW is:

• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified
• Dissolvable
• Biodegradable
• Non-Toxic
• Microplastic free
• PFAS, BPA & Phthalates Free
• Aquatic Safe

Plant Data
Smooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve) is an Native Ecoregion 8 Wildflower Perennial. Approximately 100 caterpillar species and 33 pollen specialist bee species rely on this plant! This plant is listed as a Keystone Native Plant for Ecoregion 8.
Grows to: 1-3 Ft
Spread: 1-2 Ft
Blooms: August-October
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
Soil Description: Loam, Clay, Sand
Attracts: Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Pollen Specialist Bees, Birds
Toxicity: There are no known toxicity issues for cats or dogs.
Planting: Place SEEDPILLOW on prepared soil bed 1 to 2 feet apart.  Mist down the SEEDPILLOW with water for 10 seconds or more.  Keep soil moist until germination.

See Purdue University Publication POL-6-W Recommended Indiana-Native Plants for Attracting Pollinators.