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    Also Known As

    • Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 3b-9b

    4" | $12

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    Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black' plant details

    Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy and green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black'

    USDA Zones: 3b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Upright stems to 3’ are cloaked in purple leaves and topped with frothy, pinkish-white flowers in late summer and early fall. Enjoys part sun to light shade and is a very welcome late season bloomer...easy to grow like most asters. Nice in leaf and in flower – a very different aster! USDA Z3 4” pot

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Aster 'Lady in Black' forms three foot tall arching stems rise up like fireworks covered in rich deep purple foliage and exploding with thousands of small, white, pink-tinged, star-shaped flowers. Sound good? 'Lady in Black' is a great addition to borders and large floral arrangements alike! It also sports burgundy foliage through the season so offers much interest even when not in bloom.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A glorious native aster with smokey purple foliage and clouds of small rosey-centered white daisies. This selection of calico aster is a great plant for feeding our pollinators for it attracts large numbers of butterflies and bees to its nectar-rich flowers.

    By: Select Seeds

    Shrouded in mysterious tiny black-purple foliage, 'Lady in Black' offers sprays of small white flowers with a healthy blush of pink. Unlike 'Prince's tight clumping habit, this tall and elegant Dutch lady has spreading upright stems that spread over time. Hardy to zone 4.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    This super! Dutch improvement on a 3-4' American native provides plum purple leaves as a perfect contrast to thousands (maybe even millions?!) of tiny white daisies with raspberry centers in fall; butterflies ; bees LOVE it! Sun/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black' plant

    How to Grow Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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