Calico Aster

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Size: 1 Gallon Availability

Flower
Max size: 3′ tall

Usually Moist
Clay, Humus, Loam
Partial Shade

Called calico as the centers of flowers change from yellow to a purplish red. Blooms in late summer early fall like most other asters. Butterflies pollinate the flowers while deer and rabbits browse the foliage and birds eat the seed. This plant will colonize.