Alpine Aster Seeds Aster alpinus

Perennial Zones: 3-8
Height: 10-12 Inches
Bloom: Spring/Summer
Light: Sun/Partial Shade
Soil Type: Moist well-drained, pH 6.0-7.8

Flower beds, rock gardens, borders, tolerates drought, attracts beneficials

Alpine Aster is a compact perennial with spreading growth habit. It is easy to grow Alpine Aster from seeds, and this variety produces masses of blue with yellow centers on a top of dark-green, lance-like foliage. Aster Alpine blooms for several weeks starting in late spring, providing a colorful display and attracting bees and butterflies.

Alpine Aster looks gorgeous in mass planting, rock and alpine gardens, containers, and borders. Aster Alpinus grows best in full sun to partial shade, and this drought tolerant perennial is suitable for a low-water garden or xeriscape landscaping.

Please note that I hand harvest all my seeds and therefore do not mechanically remove the pappus (fluff). This has no impact on germination and makes seed handling a bit easier!

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Indoors: Winter/Spring (4-6 weeks before last frost)
Outdoors: Spring/Fall
Seed Depth: 1/16 Inch
Germination Time: 14-21 Days
Approximate days to flower from seed: 110-120 days

Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Short-lived where summers are hot.