Callistephus chinensis Certified Organic Tiger Paw Aster’s (Callistephus chinensis) shades of purple, pink, and white make this a stunning addition to a cut-flower garden, or any late-summer, early fall landscape. “Tiger Paw” represents the claw-like incurving quilled petals, and suggests the White Tiger constellation in Chinese astrology that symbolizes the west and autumn. Each year, the Hudson Valley Seed Company commissions contemporary artists from around the U.S. to tell the story of a particular seed variety, a unique way to celebrate seeds' diverse stories before you enjoy the harvest! · Art Pack, 100 certified organic seeds · Sow 6 to 8 weeks before last spring frost; transplant when 3 to 4 inches tall · Full to partial sun · 24 inches at maturity Your purchase is powerful. Not only does it help to sustain local artisans and preserve traditional arts and crafts">