Calico Aster
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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (previously Aster lateriflorus)
Commonly called the Calico Aster, Side-flowering Aster, Starved Aster, and White Woodland Aster.
Native from Quebec to Ontario and Minnesota south to Florida and Texas where it is commonly found in a variety of habitats primarily including forest margins, stream borders, low wet woods, meadows, wet depressions of prairies and roadsides.
Small white with purple tinged flowers (each to 1/2” across) bloom in clusters along the branches from mid/late August into October. Long horizontal branches spread out from the main stem, each being clad with rough, narrow, lanceolate, dark green leaves with toothed margins. Leaves turn coppery in late summer.
Easily grown in moist, well-drained soils in part shade. Tolerates periodic flooding. Stems may be pinched back in late spring to early summer if shorter plants are desired.
Height: 2'-3'
Spread: 2'-3'
Bloom: August-October
Light: Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: Texas, U.S. and Canada
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
