{"product_id":"aster-azureus","title":"Aster azureus","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAster azureus\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as 'Sky Blue Aster', is a beautiful drought tolerant native wildflower that brings clouds of pale lavender blue daisies to the fall garden. With a naturally airy, upright form and delicate flowers, it adds soft color, texture, and essential late season nectar to native landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"693\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"693\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 - 3 ft x 1.5 - 2 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"819\" data-start=\"768\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"768\"\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early fall (September to October)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"822\"\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to light shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"971\" data-start=\"874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"893\" data-start=\"874\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers dry to medium, well drained soils; thrives in sandy or rocky sites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"974\"\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low once established; drought-tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"1116\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1056\" data-start=\"1037\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: High; deer rarely browse it due to rough foliage texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNATIVE STATUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNative to North America, found primarily in the Midwest and Great Plains. It naturally occurs in prairies, open woodlands, limestone glades, and dry hillsides. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIts deep taproot and tough constitution make it especially well suited to native habitat restorations and sustainable landscaping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1607\" data-start=\"1592\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1592\"\u003eOffers vital nectar to Monarchs during migration, as well as to Painted Ladies and Sulphurs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1592\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA known host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly and home to caterpillars of native moths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1706\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1706\"\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1706\"\u003eSupports over 20 species of native bees, including sweat bees and long-tongued bumblebees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2088\" data-start=\"1811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1811\"\u003eOther Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2088\" data-start=\"1811\"\u003eIts flowers also attract beneficial predatory insects like syrphid flies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2088\" data-start=\"1811\"\u003eHigh ecological value, supporting both nectar feeders and larval stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSPACING \u0026amp; LANDSCAPE USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlant 18 - 24 in apart for best air circulation and natural fullness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIdeal for dry native prairies, pollinator strips, wildflower meadows, sunny slopes, and gravel gardens. Use toward the middle of the border where its airy structure adds movement and fall softness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCOMPANION PLANTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3022\" data-start=\"2933\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3022\" data-start=\"2935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2962\" data-start=\"2935\"\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - complementary form and shared habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3107\" data-start=\"3023\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3107\" data-start=\"3025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3047\" data-start=\"3025\"\u003eSolidago nemoralis\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(Gray Goldenrod) \u003c\/strong\u003e- golden contrast for late season impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3206\" data-start=\"3108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3206\" data-start=\"3110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3131\" data-start=\"3110\"\u003eEchinacea pallida\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(Pale Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - early bloom partner with graceful flower form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3290\" data-start=\"3207\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3290\" data-start=\"3209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3235\" data-start=\"3209\"\u003eBouteloua curtipendula\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(Sideoats Grama)\u003c\/strong\u003e - for texture and drought tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3402\" data-start=\"3291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3402\" data-start=\"3293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3313\" data-start=\"3293\"\u003eMonarda punctata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Spotted Beebalm)\u003c\/strong\u003e - aromatic, pollinator rich companion with overlapping habitat needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45901835534497,"sku":"ASTER AZUREUS","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/astrrddaazz.jpg?v=1674743917","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/aster-azureus","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}