Aster sericeus sets many attractive violet-purple flowers (15-30 rays around a yellow disk) on wide-set branches. Thriving in drier soils, Silky Aster reaches 1-3' in height.

Both sides of the alternating leaves of Aster sericeus are covered with fine hairs that lie flat, creating a silvery green appearance.

Other Scientific Names in use: Symphyotrichum sericeum
Other Common Names in use: Western Silver Aster

Seeds / Packet: 300
Seeds / Ounce: 26,000