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Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum)
Add diversity to warm season native grasses by interplanting them with calico aster. Fall dry to moist meadows.
Summary
Classification: herbaceous perennial
Characteristics: lanky fall aster grows best among native grasses
Habitat: fields to moist fields, medium soils
Wildlife Benefit: attracts insects, pollinators, and bees
Bloom Period: October
Height: 1-2 ft
Tolerances: full sun to partial shade, deer resistant
Characteristics: lanky fall aster grows best among native grasses
Habitat: fields to moist fields, medium soils
Wildlife Benefit: attracts insects, pollinators, and bees
Bloom Period: October
Height: 1-2 ft
Tolerances: full sun to partial shade, deer resistant