Seeds: Eurybia macrophylla, big leaved aster

Seed sowing instructions

C(60) = Eurybia macrophylla C(60) = Zizia aurea seeds need at least 60 days of cold moist stratification prior to sowing.
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.

Plant information

Big leaved aster is appropriately named!

The star of this show is the large, heart-shaped green foliage of this herbaceous woodland perennial. The flowers that bloom in the fall are cute, but they take second stage to the foliage.

Use this plant in place of hosta for shade garden interest, and watch the butterflies visit the delicate violet-blue blossoms.

seeds: Eurybia macrophylla (Big leaved aster)

Name: seeds: Eurybia macrophylla (Big leaved aster)
SKU: SEED-EUR-MAC

$4.75

$3.57

Quantity

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packet	100 seeds
stratification code	C(60)

type:	herbaceous perennial
sun needs:	part sun/part shade, shade
water needs:	Moist to dry soil
height:	1-2'
plant spacing:	2' distance
bloom time:	August, September, October
bloom color:	white

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.

seeds: Eurybia macrophylla (Big leaved aster)

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