Calico aster 'Lady in Black' (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black')

Calico aster 'Lady in Black'

Also known as: Starved aster 'Lady in Black'

Calico aster 'Lady in Black' is named for its uniquely attractive dark purple foliage. It's the coloring that makes this cultivar unique: it produces white flowers with rosy centers and has noticeably darker foliage than its parent plant, the Calico aster. Gardeners love that this cultivar is easy to grow, long-lived and attracts butterflies.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Mid summer, Late summer, Fall

Bloom Time

Fall

Harvest Time

1 m

Plant Height

1 m

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

2.5 cm

Flower Size

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Calico aster 'Lady in Black'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Calico aster 'Lady in Black', native to North America, prefers woodland-like conditions with moderate moisture. Weekly watering is ideal to prevent oversaturation. Resilient to varying water availability, it transitions well between seasons, making it a popular choice for outdoor, temperate gardens.

Pruning: Calico aster 'Lady in Black' features dark foliage and white flowers, requiring pruning in early to late spring. Remove dead stems and shape for air circulation to prevent fungus. Annual maintenance fosters bushy growth and abundant blooms, cutting just above a leaf node for optimal results.

Propagation: Calico aster 'Lady in Black' thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation involves starting seeds indoors in a light mix, surface-sowing for light germination, and keeping the soil moist. Thin seedlings with true leaves, then transplant outdoors after frost risk is gone, spacing adequately for growth.

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Common Pests & Diseases

Dark spots Flower withering Flower wilting

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