Silky Aster, Symphyotrichum sericeum

Name: Silky Aster, <i>Symphyotrichum sericeum</i>
SKU: 2016
Availability: InStock

$15.00

Container/Quantity

3 Pack of 2.5" Pots

SKU: N/A Categories: Flowers, Potted Plants Tags: dry, full sun, late season, medium-dry, pollinator favorites, short

Shipping charges

We charge a flat rate of $18 per shipment. Shipping life plants is careful and often painstaking work. This helps to cover the time it takes for us to prepare your plants so that they arrive in great condition.

Shipping Seasons

Orders placed in the spring ship around the middle of May. Orders placed after May 31st ship in mid-September. You will receive an email with tracking information when your order is on the way.

Bare Root Plants
If you order bare root plants you may receive your order in separate shipments at different times. Some bare root plants need to be dug and shipped in April and October. These plants should be installed immediately after receiving them.

Local Pick Up

If you are a local customer and would like to pick your order up in person, simply select “local pickup” during checkout. You will be notified by email how to sign up for a pickup date and time a few weeks prior to the pick up window opening.

Guarantee

We want your plantings to succeed! We guarantee that every plant you purchase will be true to name and healthy at time of pick up or delivery. Should plant losses occur due to delays in delivery or unfavorable weather conditions get in touch with us immediately. Due to the wide range of factors outside of our control, we cannot guarantee the viability of plants after they have been installed. However, should you experience challenges, please reach out! We may be able to help.

Cancellation

Spring and fall pre-orders may be canceled at any time prior to April 15th for spring pre-orders and July 15th for fall pre-orders. Cancellations made after these dates will be subject to a 20% restocking fee.

Description
Additional information

Silky asters emerge in May from a cluster of fuzzy basal leaves. They are velvety soft and give off a beautiful silver sheen. As the year progresses, the plant stretches into long thin branches, taking on an almost bush-like stature, with small silver leaves. Finally, in late summer the show really gets going with a densely rayed flower that shows off a stunning violet purple that is unmatched on the dry hillsides where it thrives. Silky aster is a lovely addition to dry hillsides and other sandy soil environments. It provides visual interest year-round and benefits many late season pollinators with its gorgeous flowers!

Life Cycle: Perennial
Size: 12″
Sun: Full
Soil: Medium-Dry, Dry
Bloom Time: September, October
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Container/Quantity	3 Pack of 2.5" Pots