Native Eastern Showy Aster (Eurybia spectabilis) 60 seeds NC Ecotype . Shipped with USPS First Class. Name: Eurybia- a Greek goddess of seas spectabilis- spectacular Range: Coastal plain of Eastern North AmericaHeight: 1-2 ftSpread: 1-2 ftBloom time: Late summer-mid fallWater Need: low once establishedLight: Full to part sun; flowers best in full sunPollinator value: Medium This plant that bears large clusters of purple flowers with yellow disks hails from the coastal plain from New York down to South Carolina along with isolated populations in the Piedmont of Georgia and Alabama. Very tolerant of heat, drought, and sun once established, this upright perennial will slowly spread via an underground rhizome to form a loose colony of plants. Thrives in sandy soils as well as loam and can succeed in clay so long as there is excellent drainage. A great late blooming addition to yards and wildflower plantings that will aid pollinators as the flowering season comes to a close. Save the pollinators, grow native! Germination instructions: soak in warm water 2-6 hours and cold stratify for 8 weeks. Surface sow stratified seeds and cover with a light layer of washed sand and place vessel in a warm, partially sunny location.