Calico Aster, Goblet Aster, Side-Flowering Aster 'Prince'
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum) (Info) |
| Species: | lateriflorum (la-ter-uh-FLOR-um) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Prince |
| Synonym: | Aster lateriflorus |
Category:
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Foliage Color:
Dark/Black
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Lavender
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
San Leandro, California
East Port Orchard, Washington
Olympia, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Vancouver, Washington
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Aug 29, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: The leaves are eaten by white-tailed deer, while the fruits are eaten by waterfowl. The plant's deep burgundy coloring makes it stand out in the company of hundreds of countless white flowers in late summer (August through October). It has narrow leaves 2-6" long, does well in average soil, and prefers sun to partial shade. |
