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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:03 PM
Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Aster 'Lady in Black' is an elegant 3-4' mound of purplish- black strappy leaves smothered in red-centered tiny white daisies in late summer and early fall. Will thrive in average soil in sun or part shade, but shows best foliage coloration in full sun. Thousands of flowers per plant – a butterfly's dream!

     

    Growing & 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 4-6" results in a shorter plant and more flowers in Fall.

    Flower Color

    White with red centers

    Foliage Color

    Purplish-black

    Plant Spread

    3 ft.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    2-3 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Cut flower, Beds, Woodland

    Bloom Time

    Late summer to early fall

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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