symphyotrichum lateriflorum
Calico aster
Aster latériflore
No thanks, we have enough already
Growth Characteristics
Light Requirement
Full Sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day to [Full Shade] Less than 2 or 3 hours of direct sun a day
Soil Humidity
Medium Sometimes holds water but for short periods of time
Blooming Period September to October
Size 24 to 36
Flower Color None
Habit Herb
Sowing
Stratification No stratification needed
Sowing Depth Surface
Sowing Period Late spring in warm soil
Dormancy need
Ideal For
Easy to germinate
Harvesting
PeriodSeptember
Indicator Seeds have become fluffy and can be easily removed by shaking on gently pulling off from stem
Harvesting mean Shake seed head in paper bag
Seed Head Fluff
Viability Test No test needed before donating
Seed Storage Keep moisten and cool, in a ziploc bag, in the fridge, with the seeds in soil, paper towel or coffee filter, until donation
One cultivar Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
Packaging measure 1 rounded ⅛ teaspoon
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Distribution: Asclepias syriaca Linnaeus