GardenGenius Wildflower Seed Grow Kit: Smooth Blue Aster

The GardenGenius Wildflower Seed Grow Kit are perennial flowers native to Ecoregion 8.  This grow kit contains everything you need to start your Native Perennial Wildflowers indoors except the sunshine and water.  This kit contains:

• Smooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve) Keystone Native Wildflower Seed
• Organic Soil
• Biodegradable Planter with Humidity Dome
• Silicon Planter Saucer
• Water Mister Bottle
• Plant Stake

Smooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve) is an Indiana Native 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: Bury seed just below the soil surface. Once seedling grows 2 leaves, transfer outside by digging a hole and placing pot with plant level with soil.