Seed Needs, New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae) 1,250 Seeds Quality New England Aster seeds packaged by Seed Needs. Intended for the current and the following growing season. Packets are 3.25" wide by 4.50" tall and come with a full colored illustration on the front side, as well as detailed sowing instructions on the reverse. New England Aster will produce masses of gorgeous pink-purple blooms atop stems that grow 24 to 72 inches tall. Spreading up to 2 to 4 feet wide, it's leaves & foliage are attractive while it's petals are slender and accented with golden yellow centers. Grown as a perennial flowering plant, the New England Aster will establish a deep root system that allows it to return year after year. If temperatures are too harsh, this can cause the plants to die, however new sprouts can emerge from any seeds that fall to the bare ground. New England Aster will not only draw our eyes and attention to them, they can also attract an array of beneficial insects as well. The plants are known for bringing in all sorts of butterflies and bumblesbees and is especially important to honey bees. All New England Aster seeds sold by Seed Needs are Non-GMO based seed products and are intended for the current & the following growing season. All seeds are produced from open pollinated plants, stored in a temperature controlled facility and constantly moved out due to popularity. <span class="a-text-bold">Illustration:</span> Every seed packet offered by Seed Needs comes with a beautifully drawn illustration that displays the plant that is grownfrom the seeds within each packet. <span class="a-text-bold">Dimensions:</span> Each traditional packet measures 3.25&#034; wide, by 4.50&#034; in dimension. <span class="a-text-bold">Backs:</span>Every seed packet comes with detailed sowing instructions on the reverse side, as well as a QR code for easy reordering and additional information on the plant itself. <span class="a-text-bold">Hand Filled: </span>The vast majority of seed packets are hand filled to ensure that you receive just the right amount of seeds. Seed counts are always dealt with in approximates, however we always tryto fill a little more than the advertised quantities. (Some assortments and bulk packages by Seed Needs are filled with machines) <span class="a-text-bold">Cultivation: </span>These seeds are intended for cultivation purposes only.