Violet Aster
Violet Aster
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Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Violet Aster (Callistephus chinensis) is a jewel-toned, deep plum aster that complements any arrangement. Each plant produces up to 12 stems with 2 to 3 inch blooms, offering the elegance of peonies and mums without the hard work, and it holds up nicely once cut.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis
- Type: open-pollinated annual aster
- Non-GMO
- Blooms: deep plum, 2 to 3 inches
- Stems: up to 12 per plant
- Sun: full sun
- Vase life: holds well once cut
Best for
- Cut flower bouquets
- Cottage and cutting gardens
- Fall-toned arrangements
- Pollinator plantings
- Colorful borders
How to grow
Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in full sun after the last frost and keep moist until they sprout. Cut stems regularly to encourage more blooms, and enjoy the long-lasting flowers in arrangements.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds to help home gardeners grow more for less.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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Product facts
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- St. Clair, Michigan
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