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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Prince'

Also Known As

Aster lateriflorus 'Prince'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Prince' plant details

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Prince' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy and green foliage. In fall pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Prince'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, cottage garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Prince'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a beauty! Purplish green foliage emerges in the spring to form a good mound, turning purplish-plum in the autumn. It has masses of white flowers with raspberry-red disc florets in late summer/autumn at about 30”. Due to the mass of little flowers you will get a haze effect that is stunning in the fall garden. If you want to make it flower lower, remember to pinch it back to 3-4” in June.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Always to remain one my favored asters because of its elegant dark leaves liberally sprinkled with white, raspberry-pink-centered flowers in summer - profuse tiny delights make a cloud of bloom - a prince of a plant. Stiff, tight, shrubby growth, 2 x 2 ft. Minimum temperature: -30°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

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How to Grow Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Prince'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

sun - mostly shade
even moisture - drought tolerant

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