Aster puniceus (Swamp Aster)
Preferring wetter soils, Aster puniceus is often found in soggy thickets, sedge meadows, fens and calcareous seeps. It can be nearly as tall as New England Aster with similarly large flowers.

All parts of the plant are popular with a wide variety of insects. The two-month blooming period begins in late summer.

Swamp Aster is calcareous, needing an alkaline soil with a pH of 7 to 8.

Seeds / Packet: 500
Seeds / Ounce: 80,000
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Catalog Number AST28F
Scientific Name Aster puniceus
Common Name Swamp Aster
Germination Code C(60)
Seeds / Packet 500
Seeds / Ounce 80,000
Wetland Code OBL
Sun Exposure Prairie , Savanna
Soil Moisture Wet , Wet Mesic
Height 5 feet
Bloom Color Blue
Bloom Time August , September , October
Plant Type Forbs (Wildflowers)
Availability Seeds
Price:
Seeds
Quantity: Pricing: Order:
Packet $2.00
1/8 oz. $10.00
1/4 oz. $15.00
1/2 oz. $25.00
1 oz. $40.00
 
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Aster puniceus (Swamp Aster)
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Present in state Present in county, native to state Present in county, not native to state  
Not present in state Present historically, now extirpated    
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