Aster lat. 'Lady in Black'
Calico Aster or Symphyotrichum laterifolium
Aster lateriflorus ‘Lady in Black’
- Dark purple almost black lacy foliage
- Twiggy stems and branches support lots of tiny pale lilac flowers with rosy stamens
Height: 24-36 in
Spread: 24-3 in
Zone: 6-8
Color: Lilac
Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Native Selection
- Fall Color
- Mass Planting
- Disease Resistant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Foliage Color:
- Purple
- Almost Black
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained