{"product_id":"symphyotrichum-pilosum-frost-aster-awl-aster-native-plant-seeds","title":"Symphyotrichum pilosum, Frost Aster, Awl Aster  |  Native Plant Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e(We're filling most orders in 2-5 business days. Please let us know if you have a rush request.)Symphyotrichum pilosum, Frost Aster, Awl Aster  |  Native Plant SeedsAn aster of prairie, pastures, roadsides and bluffs, Frost Aster can be exceptionally showy come late-September and October. The clusters of white flowers can be dense, and beneath each flower a rolled bract with dark green tip can help distinguish this species from similar cousins. The leaves are somewhat hairy (pilose) while stems are densely covered in long hairs, often giving a frosty appearance to the plant. We've observed Dark-eyed Juncos and American Tree Sparrows eating the seeds of Frost Aster well into January. This species seems to prefer disturbance, with many blooming plants in areas of low competition, often aided by occasional mowing or grazing.Prairie and savanna (full or partial sun, partial shade)  |  medium to dry soil  |  ht. 2-4'Seed packet contains 200 seeds• The general recommended planting depth for native plant seeds is to sow the seed no deeper than the width of the seed. Planting seeds too deep will inhibit germination.Seeds require 60-75 days of cold moist stratification to germinate. This can be achieved by sowing seed outdoors in late-fall, or by folding seed into a moist paper towel, before sealing in a sandwich bag and placing in the refrigerator.• Foundation seed, responsibly collected from native plant communities.• These native plant seeds are intended for ecological restoration and native plant gardening. We do not declare or promote any health-related claims or use.• We avoid the use of plastic packaging, instead opting for recycled paper packets, recycled mailers and waxed paper envelopes for small seeds and bare roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vargostrade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51599315435753,"sku":"5GVP5W6","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/4628\/4265\/files\/Output_304_a0d1a439-d19f-4503-a979-c17e48e01d5f.jpg?v=1785395901","url":"https:\/\/vargostrade.com\/products\/symphyotrichum-pilosum-frost-aster-awl-aster-native-plant-seeds","provider":"Vargostrade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}