ASTER Seeds, Powder Puff Mix

Aster 'Powder Puff Mix' is an heirloom, open-pollinated annual flowering plant that produces full, rounded, powder-puff blooms in a vibrant mix of pink, purple, white, and more. Compact and free-flowering, it brings long-lasting color to beds, borders, and bouquets.

At a glance

• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated annual
• Mature height: 12 to 24 inches
• Bloom: Mixed pink, purple, and white powder-puff flowers
• Sun: Full sun (6 to 8 hours)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, organic-rich

Best for

• Cut-flower bouquets
• Beds, borders, and containers
• Late-summer and fall color
• Pollinator-friendly gardens
• Cottage-style plantings

How to grow

Sow after the last frost in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Water when the top inch of soil dries and avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering, and stake taller plants if needed to keep stems upright for cutting.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.

Sold by 99Heirlooms.com, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.