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Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'

Calico Aster

Who can resist plants with great names? Aster 'Lady in Black' is an elegant 3-4' mound of purplish- black strappy leaves smothered in red-centered tiny white daisies in late summer and early fall. A stronger, more statuesque sister of Aster 'Prince' that will thrive in average soil in sun or part shade, but shows best foliage coloration in full sun. Thousands of flowers per plant - a butterfly's dream!

Calico Aster Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure Sun Part Sun	Soil Moisture Needs Average Good Drainage Dry	Season of Interest (Flowering) Fall
Nature Attraction Butterflies	Critter Resistance Deer Resistant	Growth Rate Medium
Season of Interest (Foliage) Summer Late Summer Late Spring / Early Summer

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips for Calico Aster

Aster lateriflorus grows best in full sun in average moist or dry soil. 'Lady in Black' is drought tolerant and adaptable to many soil types. Pinching is not necessary to control habit, but a June cut back to 4-6" results in a shorter plant and more flowers in Fall.