{"product_id":"heath-aster-symphyotrichum-ericoides","title":"Heath Aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeath Aster is a profusion of tiny, snow-white blossoms that transform this plant into a shimmering, cloud-like presence in the late-season garden. Reaching 1 to 3 feet in height, it produces hundreds of small white flowers with yellow centers that can occasionally take on delicate hints of pink. Its fine, needle-like foliage resembles that of heath, giving the plant a unique, airy texture. Native across much of North America, it is typically found in dry prairies, open fields, and along roadsides. This hardy perennial is a critical source of late-season nectar for many pollinators and serves as a host plant for the Pearl Crescent butterfly. Heath Aster thrives in full sun and well-drained, medium to dry soils. It has a rhizomatous habit and self-seeds readily, which makes it an excellent choice for filling large spaces or for erosion control, providing a stunning late-autumn display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to Partial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aug–Oct (White)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizomatous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 42 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/symphyotrichum-ericoides\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Heath Aster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 oz","offer_id":50926581579973,"sku":null,"price":82.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926581612741,"sku":null,"price":138.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/Symphyotrichum_ericoides_Green_Lake_County__WI_flowerhead.jpg?v=1793743223","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/heath-aster-symphyotrichum-ericoides","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}