seeds: Ionactis linariifolia (stiff aster)

Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.

Stratification:

A: Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.

Plant information

Stiff aster is a long-blooming, small aster perfect for the native rock garden. When planted in a group, these are spectaular. The stiff needle-like foliage is highlighted by the small 1 inch purple flowers with yellow centers.

Ionactis linariifolia reaches a height of 15-20". Thrives in average to dry soils in full sun. Prefers acidic, sandy soils.

seeds: Ionactis linariifolia (stiff aster)

$4.50

Quantity

packet 100 seeds

stratification code
A

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.

October 1: Seeds sales begin and will be available for purchase:

in-person OR

online with in-person pickup OR

online with shipping within New England.

Please choose the delivery method at checkout.

Seeds arrive in a curbside-recyclable padded envelope (no plastic).

Note: New species will become available each day over the first week or two.

Species listed as "local ecotype" are collected ethically from Ecoregion 59 and grown out for sale.

Native Plants
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seeds: Ionactis linariifolia (stiff aster)

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