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Perennial
Full Sun to Part Shade
Zones 3-9
2-5‘ tall
Blooms July to September
Medium to moist Site.
200 seeds per pack, covers 50ft2
Flat-topped White Aster (Doellingeria umbellata) is a cheerful, early bloomer of the Aster family, flowering as early as July. Flat clusters of small flowers with white petals and yellow centers. Excellent nectar source for bees and hosts the caterpillars of the Pearly Crescent and Harris Checkerspot butterflies. Grows best in moist areas.
Growing Instructions:
Wet and cold stratification required. Mix seeds with moist substrate (vermiculite, perlite or moss) and place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks. Sow seed at surface. Do not let seedling dry out while it is establishing.
OR
Sow directly outdoors in late fall to overwinter