Frost Aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum)
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Frost Aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum) – Late-Season Native Bloomer for Pollinator Support **Online orders are available for local pickup only, starting Saturday May 9th. When placing your order, you will select a pickup day that works best for you, and your plants will be available to pickup by 10am that day. Please select a date that is at least 1 day after your order date to give us time to put your order together. Pickup is at our retail location in Lake Ann, Michigan. Please contact us with any questions! This plant is native to Michigan and much of the Central and Eastern United States. Frost Aster ( Symphyotrichum pilosum ) is a prolific late-blooming native wildflower that comes alive in early fall with masses of small white flowers. It thrives in sunny, open areas and is a critical source of nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators preparing for winter. With its airy form and extended bloom time, Frost Aster is a great choice for naturalized areas, pollinator gardens, and wildflower meadows. Growing Requirements: Light: Full sun to light shade Soil: Dry to medium, well-drained soils; adaptable to poor or sandy soils Height: 2 to 5 feet tall Spacing: Space 18–24 inches apart Bloom Time: Late summer to fall (September–October) Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 3–8 Features: Abundant White Blooms: Small white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers cover the plant in clouds of bloom, often lasting into the first frost. Airy, Upright Form: Narrow, branching stems give the plant a light, open texture that blends well in natural plantings. Self-Sowing & Spreading: Will naturalize in open areas by seed, forming lovely, sprawling colonies if allowed. Ecological Benefits: Frost Aster is one of the most valuable native plants for late-season pollinators. It provides critical food sources for native bees, migrating butterflies, and beneficial insects at a time when few other plants are in bloom. Its seeds also feed small birds like goldfinches later in the season. Landscape Uses: Use Frost Aster in meadow gardens, prairie plantings, erosion control, and pollinator-focused landscapes. It combines beautifully with goldenrod, little bluestem, New England aster, and other fall-blooming natives. Its sprawling growth habit makes it a great filler for naturalized areas, roadside plantings, and large-scale restoration projects. Frost Aster brings clouds of blooms, ecological impact, and seasonal beauty to your garden—perfect for adding movement, texture, and pollinator value when most other flowers have faded.
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$7.00
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17 August 2026, 01:27 UTC
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