American Meadows Flat Top Aster Seeds
Best choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly late-season woodland color.
These towering wildflowers are the ultimate late-season anchor for shady, neglected corners of your yard. While they demand significant vertical space, they reward you with a low-maintenance pollinator haven that thrives long after other blooms have faded.
$4.70
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American Meadows, Inc
Who it's for
- Conservationists supporting local pollinators before winter dormancy
- Gardeners managing difficult clay or moist soil conditions
- Landscapers seeking extended seasonal color into late autumn
Who should skip it
- Minimalists wanting low-maintenance plants that stay in one spot
- Impatient growers looking for immediate, hassle-free seed germination
- Busy homeowners preferring plants that do not require physical support
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Impact
High-value nectar source that actively supports local bee and butterfly populations.
Maintenance Effort
A hardy perennial that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Garden Versatility
Adapts well to woodland settings and partial shade environments with ease.
Seasonal Longevity
Provides essential late-season color when most other garden blooms have faded.
Wildlife Resistance
Deer-resistant foliage helps protect your garden investment from common browsing pests.
Naturalization Potential
Spreads reliably to create lush, self-sustaining mass plantings over time.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Doellingeria umbellata, Aster umbellatus
Life Cycle
Perennial
Mature Height
Up to 7 feet
Bloom Time
Late summer to fall
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Seed Coverage
covers 30-40 square feet
Growing Zones
3-8
Ideal Region
Midwest, Northeast, Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Southwest, West
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