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Aster lateriflorus Lady in Black

Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'

Aster - Calico

'Lady in Black' Calico Aster is an unusual native Aster because the foliage is just as showy as the flower display.  The narrow leaves start the summer as a deep plum or purple, gradually changing to bronze when 'Lady in Black' blooms in late summer and early fall.  It becomes covered with delicate white daisies with rosy pink centers, complimenting the dark foliage and attracting all types of butterflies and other pollinators.  The open habit can be improved by cutting plants back to 6" in June.  This native selection was found in Holland. (New name is Smyphyotrichum lateriflorum.)

Height 30 Inches

Spread 36 Inches

Bloom Color Pink, White

USDA Hardiness Zone 3

Companion Plants to Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'

Eupatorium hyssopifolium
Hyssop-leaved Thoroughwort

Monarda punctata
Spotted Bee Balm

Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'
Blue Eyed Grass

Similar Plants to Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'

Achillea ptarmica 'Peter Cottontail'
Yarrow

Asclepias incarnata
Swamp Milkweed

Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum'
Common Fennel