Aster lateriflorus #1

Aster lateriflorus

Aster lateriflorus #1

Calico Aster
Delicate white daisies with pink centers, pollinator-friendly autumn display
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A long-blooming native Ohio aster for the woodland edge or partially shaded pollinator garden. Delicate, small 1/3" pinkish-white flowers with rosy centers. Attractive to a variety of native bees, beneficial wasps, butterflies, and skippers. The rhizomatous plants grow 1 -4' tall and may form small colonies. Tolerates some drought but will flourish in moist soils. (Syn. Symphyotrichum lateriflorum)

Botanical Name- Aster lateriflorus
Pronunciation- ASS-ter lat-uh-ree-FLOR-us
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Average to moist
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- White / pale pink
Bloom Time- Late summer - fall
Companion Plants- Verbesina alternifolia (tall, late-season pollinator attractors)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble, honey), butterflies (monarchs, painted ladies), beneficial wasps
Plant Habit- Perennial
  • Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP50B
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove spent stems in late winter. Performs well in sun to partial shade, with regular watering. A spring compost layer supports healthy growth.
Trimming Instructions- Cut back old growth in early spring. Light pinching in summer helps maintain a neat shape.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) once in early spring; moderate feeding need. Too much nitrogen in clay can lead to lanky growth and fewer blooms.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, aphids

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