PlantsFlowers
Calico Aster
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
Chicago-region native. Suited to zone 6a.
A fall aster that takes the east side
EasyFlowers
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Medium
- Mature size
- 2–3 ft
- Spacing
- 2 ft
- Bloom or harvest
- Flowers Aug–Oct
- How it spreads
- Clump, some seed
- What to buy
- A plug.
- When to plant
- May or Sep
In the design
One of the few asters that is honest in part shade. East side of the house, or the edge of a tree.
