Asters — Tall white aster (Doellingeria umbellata) Seeds
Asters — Tall white aster (Doellingeria umbellata) Seeds
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A summer-to-fall blooming meadow aster with large clusters of yellow-centered white flowers blooming for six weeks or more. Attracts numerous butterfly and bee species. Birds relish the seeds in fall and winter. Best suited to meadows.
Each seed package carries a specific germination code along with the plant description. These codes indicate specific sowing instructions.
- A Seeds can be sown outdoors in early spring.
- B Seeds need a winter or cold period to germinate. Sow outdoors in fall or winter.
- C Seeds need light to germinate; sow on soil surface and leave uncovered.
- D Seeds need alternating cycles of warm-to-cold-to-warm to germinate. They can be sown either outdoors in spring or summer and will germinate the following year or in a flat in a warm place for 3 months, then moved to a refrigerator for 2 months, then moved outside in the early summer warmth.
- E Seeds can not be allowed to dry out. Sow immediately.
- F Seeds take two years to germinate. Sow outside in the fall or winter and look for germination in the second spring. A shady location prevents the flats from rapid drying and reduces weeding
- G Large seeds should be soaked overnight in water.
If you have specific questions about seeds and germination guidelines please contact us at info@wildseedproject.net.
Native to Maine: Yes
Growing conditions: Sun to part shade in medium to wet soil
Grows up to: 3-4'
Blooms: In late summer
Pairs well with: Common milkweed, New England aster, silky dogwood, white snakeroot, and blue-stem goldenrod
Natural habitat: Meadows, roadsides, and waste areas with moist soils
Seeds per packet: 50-100
These seeds do not need a winter or cold period to germinate. Sow these seeds outdoors in pots from November through April. A great species for beginner seed-sowers.
