Aster lateriflorus Lady in Black
Aster 'Lady in Black'
Calico Aster

Aster 'Lady in Black' makes an elegant meter high mound of purplish-black strappy leaves smothered in red-centered tiny white daisies in late summer and early fall. It is a strong statuesque plant that will thrive in average soil in sun or part shade, but shows best foliage coloration in full sun. It produces thousands of flowers per plant - a butterfly's dream!

  • Height: 90-120 cm (3-4 ft)
  • Spread: 90 cm (36 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-8
  • Sun or Shade: sun to part shade (minimum 4 hrs of direct sun)
  • Bloom Time: late summer to fall
  • Leaf Colour: dark green
  • Bloom Colour: white and pink
  • Nature Attraction: butterflies

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Aster lateriflorus grows best in full sun in average, moist or dry soil. 'Lady in Black' is drought tolerant and adaptable to many soil types. Pinching is not necessary to control habit, but a June cut back to 15 cm results in a shorter plant and more flowers in autumn.

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