Aster lateriflorus ‘Lady in Black’
Aster 'Lady in Black' forms tall stems clad in burgundy foliage that erupt with hundreds of small white and pink flowers in fall.
Description:
Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black' forms three foot tall arching stems rise up like fireworks covered in rich deep purple foliage and exploding with thousands of small, white, pink-tinged, star-shaped flowers. Sound good? ‘Lady in Black' is a great addition to borders and large floral arrangements alike! It also sports burgundy foliage through the season so offers much interest even when not in bloom.
Common Name: Calico Aster
Family: Asteraceae (The Aster/Daisy Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Fall
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour: Purple
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Fields and forest edges. Often found at the edge of a field, such as along trails, in sunny to slightly shaded locations in central and eastern North America.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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