Calico Aster
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
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Calico Aster is a Virginia native wildflower that typically reaches 1–3 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with white flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Medium
- Height
- 1–3 ft
- Spread
- 1–3 ft
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
- Bloom Color
- White
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Long Bloom Season, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Pollinator garden; woodland edge; late-season nectar; meadow
- Wildlife Value
- Pearl Crescent; Silvery Checkerspot; other moths/butterflies
Calico Aster grows best in full sun or part shade with medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 1–3 ft tall and 1–3 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Pearl Crescent; Silvery Checkerspot; other moths/butterflies. It is well suited to Pollinator garden, woodland edge, late-season nectar, meadow.
Good to know: Critical late-season nectar and pollen.