seeds: Eurybia spectabilis (showy aster)
 
Seed information
 
C: (60). 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.
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.
 
Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.
 
Plant information
Showy aster, is a fall powerhouse that turns up the color when many other garden plants are calling it quits for the season. Its bright purple blooms with their cheerful yellow centers are a late-season gift to the garden. Growing in dense clumps up to 2 feet tall, it thrives in dry to average soil and loves full sun, though it’ll tolerate part sun too. 
 
Showy aster is a late-season feast. Pollinators like the eastern bumblebee (Bombus impatiens) and the painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) will visit the blooms, making the most of that late-season nectar. Birds, particularly goldfinches and sparrows, appreciate the seeds. It’s a great plant for wildlife that’s gearing up for the colder months and could use an extra food stop along the way.