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Aster lateriflorus Lady in Black

Calico Aster (Horizontal Aster)

Strappy, purplish-black leaves carry elegant sprays of flowers with raspberry-coloured centres, surrounded by a white skirt of petals. Flowers are plentiful, a butterflies dream.

  • »  AKA Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black'
  • »  Masses of tiny, white flowers with raspberry-coloured centres
  • »  Purplish-black foliage looks attractive all season
  • »  Attracts butterflies
  • »  Bloom Time: Late summer

1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:60-90 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Black
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'

Grows best in full sun tolerating many soil types and considered quite drought tolerant. Although it stands up well in the garden, it is advisable to prune  1/3 of the top growth in early summer. This will encourage new foliage and produce numerous, tiny blooms per plant.