GardenGenius™ Smooth Blue Aster Wildflower Grow Kit – Indiana Native Keystone Perennial

The GardenGenius™ Wildflower Seed Grow Kit features perennial flowers native to Ecoregion 8. This complete kit has everything you need to start your native perennial wildflowers indoors—just add sunshine and water. Perfect for pollinator gardens, habitat restoration, and native landscaping projects.

Kit Includes:

• Smooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve) Keystone Native Wildflower Seeds
• Organic Grow Media with Mycorrhizae – boosts root health and plant vigor
• Biodegradable Planter with Humidity Dome – eco-friendly and seedling-friendly
• Silicone Planter Saucer – reusable and durable
• Water Mister Bottle – for gentle, even watering
• Plant Stake – to label your seedlings

Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Symphyotrichum laeve
• Common Name: Smooth Blue Aster
• Native Region: Ecoregion 8 (Indiana & Midwest USA)
• Mature Height: 1–3 ft
• Spread: 1–2 ft
• Bloom Time: August–October
• Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
• Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry
• Soil Type: Loam, Clay, Sand
• Attracts: Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Pollen Specialist Bees, Birds
• Toxicity: No known toxicity issues for cats or dogs.

Wildlife & Pollinator Importance:

Approximately 100 caterpillar species and 33 pollen-specialist bee species rely on Smooth Blue Aster for survival. As a Keystone Native Plant for Ecoregion 8, it plays an essential role in supporting biodiversity and pollinator populations.

Planting Instructions:

• Bury seeds just below the soil surface.
• When seedlings have at least two true leaves, transplant outdoors by digging a hole and placing the biodegradable pot level with the surrounding soil.