Calico Aster
Common Name: Calico Aster
Latin Name: Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
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Small white flowers with white to purplish rays surround tiny tubular disk flowers that mature to purplish-red. Blooming from mid/late August into October, they provide nourishment to pollinators later in the season. Supports a substantial number of short- and long-tongued bees, as well as Red-spotted Purple and Holly blue butterflies.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 24-36"
Mature Width: 12-24"
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Wildlife, Great Cut Flower, Wisconsin Native
Common Name: Calico Aster
Latin Name: Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
Visit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview
Small white flowers with white to purplish rays surround tiny tubular disk flowers that mature to purplish-red. Blooming from mid/late August into October, they provide nourishment to pollinators later in the season. Supports a substantial number of short- and long-tongued bees, as well as Red-spotted Purple and Holly blue butterflies.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 24-36"
Mature Width: 12-24"
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Wildlife, Great Cut Flower, Wisconsin Native