Silky Aster
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Symphyotrichum sericeum
Commonly known as Silky Aster or Western Silky Aster.
A herbaceous perennial of the aster family native to dry open places in the central plains (woods, bluffs, prairies, glades) of North America primarily ranging from Michigan, Ontario, Manitoba and North Dakota south to Ohio, Missouri, Texas and New Mexico. Silky Aster features a profuse bloom of daisy-like flowers (to 1.5” diameter) from late summer to early fall, each flower featuring lavender to purple rays surrounding a yellow center. Both the stems and the leaves are gray-green but covered with silvery-white silky hairs which give the foliage an extremely attractive appearance, hence the common name of silky aster.
Great for native plant gardens, borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens or butterfly gardens. Good plant for dry open places. Easily grown in acidic, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. May self-seed in the garden.
Height: 1'-3'
Spread: 1'-3'
Bloom: August - October
Light: Full Sun - Dappled Shade (in Texas)
Water: Low - Medium
Zone: 4 - 8
Origin: Texas, central U.S. and Canada
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
