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Aster, Prairie
(Machaeranthera tanacetifolia)

Code: MTAN Category: Flower Seeds Tags: Honey Bee, Native Bees, Pollinator, U.S. Native, Xeriscape

Prairie Aster, also known as Tahoka Daisy, is a winter annual and commonly found in the Great Plains and Southwestern regions of the U.S. Prairie Aster reseeds readily and will colonize disturbed or over-grazed sites quickly. It grows best in sandy or well-drained soils. It blooms from summer into fall and attracts honey bees, wild bees and other pollinators.

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Additional Information

Scientific Name

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Color(s)

Purple

Seed Type

Biennial

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Moisture

Dry

Height (in.)

12-18

Bloom Period

Fall Blooming Flowers, Summer

Seeds/lb.

408,000

oz./1000 sq. ft.

2

lbs./acre

6


Prairie Aster (Machaeranthera tanacetifolia)
  • Additional information

Additional Information

Scientific Name

Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Color(s)

Purple

Seed Type

Biennial

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Moisture

Dry

Height (in.)

12-18

Bloom Period

Fall Blooming Flowers, Summer

Seeds/lb.

408,000

oz./1000 sq. ft.

2

lbs./acre

6


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