Symphyotrichum lateriflorus ~ Calico Aster-ServeScape
Symphyotrichum lateriflorus ~ Calico Aster-ServeScape
Symphyotrichum lateriflorus ~ Calico Aster-ServeScape
Symphyotrichum lateriflorus ~ Calico Aster-ServeScape

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Calico Aster

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**Dormancy Note - This plant is currently dormant for the winter! It is available for purchase! Your delivered plant may be dormant, or showing very little top growth. However, you can still plant! These plants are putting all their energy into root production, so they will be ready to thrive in the spring! If you have any issues with your plant the following peak season, you can fill out our return request form to request a replacement plant.

Calico Aster is a native herbaceous perennial with stiff, hairy strap-like foliage Densely branched clusters of small white to pale lavender flowers with yellow centers that deepen to red centers as it ages bloom on rigid stems in fall.  Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained alkaline soils.  

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum is a host for Confused Eusarca and Little Yellow, and supports several species of specialized bees.

Type: 

Perennial

Origins:

Eastern N. America; GA Native

Height: 

2’ - 3’

Spread: 

2’ - 3’

Spacing: 

2’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

4 - 8

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

White

Season of Interest: 

Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance Plant. Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil.  Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group PlantingsBordersWoodland GardensWildlife GardensNaturalized Areas, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: SalviaDianthusPhlox

IMAGES: EewilsonCalico Aster 33CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) EewilsonYoung calico aster 01CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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