Oh, that is fabulous! I feel like a proud parent ...

Asters do want sun and these can take some hot and dry conditions. We often find them in fields or on the edges of fields.

So, without seeing your back woods, it's hard to say if they would do well there. They've got to get enough sun and they probably don't want much leaf litter.

But as far as propagating, I'd try seeds. I have book on propagation that says:

"Collect seeds when the heads are puffy. Sow on medium that has been amended with grit or perlite. When temperature is 70 or higher, should germinate in 1-2 weeks."

I am so glad these have done well for you. This is a threatened plant in Georgia, so it's nice to see it thrive.

LOL You should be proud! Your baby is doing so well. I planted it on the edge of my back woods under a large pine and some wild cherries and it seems to love it's location. It has filtered sun and I've got the hot and dry conditions for sure! I'll try collecting the seeds and see if I can get some more started. It's sad that this is a threatened plant. It puts on a stunning show this time of year when most others are waning.

Franny

I would really like to get some seeds of Georgia Asters when anyone collects them after they finish blooming and have dried some.

TKS!

I will try to get you some.

By the way - Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell has Georgia Aster for sale today and tomorrow at their native plant sale.

(I know that's too far for you, ggg.)

GGG, I've collected the Georgia Aster seeds if you'd still like some. Let me know.