Prince Calico Aster
Aster lateriflorus 'Prince'
Deep purple leaves are complemented by thousands of starry pink-tinged white flowers with purple centers creating a cloud-like effect above the foliage. Easy to grow, disease and drought resistant, an excellent accent for perennial borders. Herbaceous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | ASS-ter la-ter-uh-FLOR-us |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden style: | Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing 2 to 3 ft. high and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attribute: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, North American Native |
| Landscape use: | Very Wet Areas |
| Flower color: | Multicolored |
| Blooms: | Late summer to fall |
| Foliage color: | Purple |
| Item no.: | 2136 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Deep purple leaves are complemented by thousands of starry pink-tinged white flowers with purple centers creating a cloud-like effect above the foliage. Easy to grow, disease and drought resistant, an excellent accent for perennial borders. Herbaceous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | ASS-ter la-ter-uh-FLOR-us |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden style: | Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing 2 to 3 ft. high and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attribute: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, North American Native |
| Landscape use: | Very Wet Areas |
| Flower color: | Multicolored |
| Blooms: | Late summer to fall |
| Foliage color: | Purple |
| Item no.: | 2136 |
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