Callistephus, Aster 'Tiger Paw' ~ 100 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
$4.79
Description
Tiger Paw Aster | Callistephus chinensis
This flower has a long, involved name that reflects its long, involved journey from Asia to your garden. Let's break it down. The Latin shows that this is not a true aster but a flower originally from China. Tiger Paw represents the claw-like incurving quilled petals, and suggests the White Tiger constellation in Chinese astrology that symbolizes the west and autumn. Result: this flower crossed the seas from east to west to bring its tiger claw petals to your late summer and fall garden. Let it roar! Makes a great cut flower. Blooms reach 24" in height and 4" in diameter at maturity.Seed Starting Successfully
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Details
Sow 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Seed in flats, then pot to a bigger cell. Provide fertile potting mix, and keep from over- or underwatering. Transplant when 3-4" tall.
Artwork by Ayumi Horie. Studio potter, Ayumi Horie, loved working with her hands early on as her Japanese family gardened and cooked in Maine. In 2011 she co-organized Handmade For Japan to raise money for disaster relief in Japan.
More Information
| Brand | Hudson Valley Seed Co |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Common Family Name | Aster |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | Under 12" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 18" |
| Spacing in Row | 12" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" |
| Days to Germination | 10-14 days |
| Days to Maturity | 80 days |