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100 Purple Aster Seeds – Macheranthera bigelovii – Bigelows Tansyaster – Native Wildflower – Drought Tolerant
100 Purple Aster Seeds – Macheranthera bigelovii – Bigelows Tansyaster – Native Wildflower – Drought Tolerant
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Add vibrant, late-season color to your garden with 100 seeds of Macheranthera bigelovii, also known as Purple Aster or Bigelow’s Tansyaster. This compact, hardy wildflower produces brilliant purple blooms with yellow centers and finely cut foliage—perfect for tough, dry conditions where other plants struggle.
Botanical Name: Macheranthera bigelovii
Common Names: Purple Aster, Bigelow’s Tansyaster
Type: Annual or short-lived perennial
USDA Zones: 4–9
Height: 12–24 inches
Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky
Water Needs: Low – drought tolerant
🌱 Growing Instructions:
Cold stratification is helpful but not required. Refrigerate for 30–60 days for improved germination.
Sow on surface or press lightly into soil—needs light to germinate.
Keep soil warm and lightly moist. Germination in 1–3 weeks.
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