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LADY IN BLACK CALICO ASTER
Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'
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(SKU: 16788)
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List Price $25.00 Per Plant In Stock
Hardiness Zone: 3-8 · Mature Height: 2-3 Feet · Mature Spread: 2-3 Feet
Buy Lady in Black Calico Aster online. This native Calico Aster features dark purple to black leaves that show traces of green as they mature, and these are topped with white petaled and dark pink to red centered, daisy-like flowers in late summer and early fall. It's a beautiful wildflower that is a favorite of pollinators, and its strong tolerance of most soil types and drought resistance make it suitable for growing just about anywhere.
Family: Asteraceae · Common Name: Aster
Asters cannot be shipped into Arizona, California, and Texas.
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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LADY IN BLACK CALICO ASTER Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | White |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Purple |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Well-Drained |
| • | Xeriscape Suitable |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Fall Flowering |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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LADY IN BLACK CALICO ASTER Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Aster is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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