Aster puniceus (Swamp Aster) :: Seeds

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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

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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)

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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)