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Calico Aster

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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Calico Aster flowers vary from white to pale purple depending on growth conditions with the central disks varying in colour throughout the branch of blossoms, giving it the name ‘Calico’.

Calico Aster will grow in full sun-part shade and usually stays to the shorter side of 2’.

Like all Asters, Calico Aster is widely popular with many pollinators and serves as a host plant for over 112 pollinators.

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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Calico Aster flowers vary from white to pale purple depending on growth conditions with the central disks varying in colour throughout the branch of blossoms, giving it the name ‘Calico’.

Calico Aster will grow in full sun-part shade and usually stays to the shorter side of 2’.

Like all Asters, Calico Aster is widely popular with many pollinators and serves as a host plant for over 112 pollinators.

Larval Host(s): over 112 pollinators including the Northern Crescent Butterfly and Wavy-lined Emerald Moth

Companion Plants: Zig zag Goldenrod, Labrador Violet, False Solomon’s Seal, Pennsylvania Sedge, Foamflower

  • Full sun - Full Shade

  • Average/Wet - Average/Dry

  • 2 feet

  • White, Purple

  • August, September, October

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