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Symphyotrichum puniceum Seeds – Swamp Aster – Native Wildflower with Violet Blooms, Pollinator Plant for Moist Gardens and Rain Gardens
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$6.50 USD
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$13.00 USD
Grow Symphyotrichum puniceum (Swamp Aster) from seed! This native perennial wildflower thrives in moist soils and blooms in late summer to fall with lavender to violet daisy-like flowers—perfect for pollinator gardens and wetland borders.
- Violet-Lavender Blooms – Daisy-like flowers from late summer to frost
- Moisture-Loving Perennial – Thrives in wetlands and rain gardens
- Attracts Pollinators – Supports bees and butterflies
- Native to North America – Great for restoration or naturalized areas
- Seeds for Planting – Cold stratification recommended
- Common Name: Swamp Aster / Purple-stemmed Aster
- Scientific Name: Symphyotrichum puniceum
- Color: Lavender to violet flowers, green foliage, purplish stems
- Soil Type: Moist, rich, loamy or peaty soil
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering: Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture
- Growth Habit: Upright, clumping perennial (3–6 ft tall)
- Planting Season: Fall or spring (after stratification)
- Days to Maturity: Blooms in second year from seed
- Plant Type: Perennial wildflower
- USDA Zone: 3–8
- Type: Seeds
symphyotrichum puniceum seeds, swamp aster, native wildflower with violet blooms pollinator plant for moist gardens and rain gardens
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Folia Flora