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.
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 Family)
Zone Hardiness: 6-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Foliage Colour: Burgundy/Red/Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour: Purple
Fragrance: No
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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.
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