Golden Aster Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in the spring, pressing the tiny seeds in the surface of rich soil and sprinkling a very thin layer of soil on top; this seed needs light to germinate. Mixing the seed with a small amount of sand may help in seed distribution. Keep the soil moist until germination. To start indoors, plant the seed on the surface of the soil in a flat; keep it lightly moist and at a temperature of 70 degrees F until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors as soon as they can safely be handled.
Growing: This plant prefers dry soil, though will thrive with occasional watering in periods of extended drought. It adapts well to sand or clay soil. It self-sows readily, and attracts butterflies and bees.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: After flowering, the plant will produce seed heads containing small clusters of seed with white fluff. Since sparrows and goldfinches love to eat the seed, harvest it promptly to avoid loss. Cut the mature seed heads, or shake them into a container to remove the seed material. Clean the seed as well as possible, then store it in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Hairy False Goldenaster
Latin Name: Heterotheca villosa
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Midwest, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 30,500
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 18 Inches
Color: Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Need these for my honey bees
Excited to receive these seeds for fall sowing. Arrived promptly
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in the spring, pressing the tiny seeds in the surface of rich soil and sprinkling a very thin layer of soil on top; this seed needs light to germinate. Mixing the seed with a small amount of sand may help in seed distribution. Keep the soil moist until germination. To start indoors, plant the seed on the surface of the soil in a flat; keep it lightly moist and at a temperature of 70 degrees F until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors as soon as they can safely be handled.
Growing: This plant prefers dry soil, though will thrive with occasional watering in periods of extended drought. It adapts well to sand or clay soil. It self-sows readily, and attracts butterflies and bees.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: After flowering, the plant will produce seed heads containing small clusters of seed with white fluff. Since sparrows and goldfinches love to eat the seed, harvest it promptly to avoid loss. Cut the mature seed heads, or shake them into a container to remove the seed material. Clean the seed as well as possible, then store it in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Hairy False Goldenaster
Latin Name: Heterotheca villosa
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Midwest, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 30,500
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 18 Inches
Color: Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Reviews
Review
Need these for my honey bees
Excited to receive these seeds for fall sowing. Arrived promptly