Seeds
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are untreated, open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
Douglas Aster Seeds
Douglas Aster Seeds
Our own farm-grown Douglas Aster (Symphyotrichum subspicatum) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (approx 50-70 seeds)
Common Names
Douglas Aster
Botanical Name
Symphyotrichum subspicatum (synonym Symphyotrichum subspicatus, Aster subspicatus)
Plant Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Native Range
North America, PNW and east to Alberta, south to California.
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Habit
To 4ft tall and 2ft wide. Busy plants laden with small lilac-purple daisy-like flowers from July to October.
Sun/Soil
Prefers moist soil but will tolerate a variety of conditions, and is also quite drought tolerant.
Germination/Sowing
Seeds germinate easily and can be direct sown in fall or spring, or started in flats in the spring and then transplanted.
Growing/Care
Plants can be cut back in fall time.
Harvesting
N/A
Culinary Uses
None known. Though most asters are edible.
Medicinal Uses
May contain similar properties to New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae), and other Aster or Symphyotrichum species.
Themes
Native Plant Garden, Drought tolerant, Apothecary Garden, Low Maintenance, Deer Resistant, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers.