Aster - Prairie (Machaeranthera tanacetifolia)

Prairie Tansyaster (Machaeranthera tanacetifolia) $8.99 | 4-inch pot 🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches 🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to Fall (June-October) • Colors: Purple with yellow centers • Flower Size: 1-inch daisy-like flowers ☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low • Soil: Well-draining, sandy or rocky • Spacing: 12-15 inches apart 🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Pollen source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Small Pollinators: Host plant • Beneficial Insects: Season-long support 🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Direct sow or transplant • Summer: Minimal water once established • Fall: Allow self-seeding • Winter: Annual/biennial lifecycle 🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Blue Grama Grass Prairie Zinnia Native Sunflowers Evening Primrose ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Reseeds readily • Drought tolerant • Long blooming season • Native prairie plant • Quick to establish 💚 Fin