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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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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