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Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum)

Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum) is a clump-forming perennial wildflower native to eastern North America, known for its abundant small white or pale pink daisy-like flowers with yellow centers.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils, but thrives in average to fertile loam.

Temperature

Moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils, but thrives in average to fertile loam.

Temperature

Moderate

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Fertilize in spring and mid-summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-1.2 m

Spread

0.6-1.2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes, herbaceous perennial dies back in winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple, alternate, lanceolate to ovate

Flower Size

1-2 cm

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Synonyms
Aster acadiensis Shinners
Aster agrostifolius E.S.Burgess
Aster diffusus Aiton
Aster divergens Aiton
Aster hirsuticaulis Lindl. ex DC.
Aster horizontalis Desf.
Aster lateriflorus (L.) Britton
Aster leucanthemus Raf.
Aster myrtifolius Willd.
Aster pendulus Aiton
Aster recurvatus Günther ex Nees
Aster rigidulus Nees
Aster scoparius Nees
Aster seliger Nees
Aster spatelliformis E.S.Burgess
Aster tenuipes (Wiegand) Shinners
Solidago lateriflora L.
Venatris salicifolius Raf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusSymphyotrichum
  • speciesSymphyotrichum lateriflorum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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