Taller plants may need some support.īorders. Specific epithet is a combination of the Latin words for side and flower in reference to the fact that the flowers of this species generally are located on one side of the stems, hence the sometimes used common name of side-flowering aster. Genus name comes from the Greek symph meaning coming together and trich meaning hair in possible reference to the flower anthers. Leaves significantly decrease in size as they ascend the stems. Lower leaves grow to 1 1/2” wide by 6” long. Long horizontal branches spread out from the main stem, each being clad with rough, narrow, lanceolate, dark green leaves with toothed margins.
Each flower has 8-15 white to purple-tinged rays which surround a central disc of 8-16 tiny tubular disk flowers which mature to purplish-red. Small white flowers (each to 1/2” across) bloom in clusters along the branches from mid/late August into October. It is native from Quebec to Ontario and Minnesota south to Florida and Texas where it is commonly found in a variety of habitats primarily including forest margins, stream borders, low wet woods, meadows, wet depressions of prairies and roadsides. Aster lateriflorus is a former name and synonym for this plant which has now been reclassified from genus Aster to genus Symphyotrichum but with retention of its various aster common names. Symphyotrichum lateriflorum, commonly known as calico aster, side-flowering aster, starved aster or white woodland aster, is an herbaceous, somewhat bushy perennial that typically grows to 2-3’ tall with a slightly smaller spread. Stems may be pinched back in late spring to early summer if shorter plants are desired.
Tolerates full sun in cool summer climates, but appreciates some part shade in climates where summer temperatures consistently exceed 90 degrees F. Best growth typically occurs in moist, semi-shaded woodland areas. Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay:īloom Description: White with reddish-purple centersĮasily grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. See all available Native Perennial Grasses & Organically Grown Plug TraysĬlay Soil- High clay content, fine texture:įACU – Usually occur in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands: Symphyotrichum lateriflorum, Calico aster, Wholesale Native Perennial Plant Plugs, Native Wildflowers, Native Pollinator Support Plants, Organically GrownĬheck the native status of this species for your area via the USDA Plants Database here.įor Shipping, Planting and additional FAQ’s please see “ About our organically grown native plug trays “.
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