Aster, Smooth Blue Flower seeds

The Smooth Blue Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve) bursts out gorgeous star-like violet-blue blooms with long smooth petals around a yellow center. Grows on a 2'-3' sturdy stem that also takes on a blue hue. This frost-tolerant flower can bloom through Thanksgiving. Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial Bloom season: Summer, fall Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators Flower meaning: Afterthought, daintiness, elegance, love of variety, patience SEED PLANTING TIPS Botanical name: Symphyotrichum laeve Hardiness zones: 4-8 Planting season: Spring Days to maturity: 90-120 Cold stratify: Yes Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate Spacing between plants: 12"-24" apart Days to germinate (sprout): 14-21 days Germination soil temps: 70F-75F Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, rocky, dry, well-drained Soil pH: 5.8-6.5 Water needs: Average Sun needs: Full sun, part shade Frost tolerant: Yes Drought tolerant: Yes Deer resistant: Yes