Water
Water consistently, especially during dry periods, to maintain evenly moist soil. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency in winter when the plant is dormant.
Also known as Calico Or One-Sided Or White Woodland Or Starved Aster · Farewell Summer · Goblet Aster
Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum) is a North American native aster with a sprawling habit, producing numerous small white to pale pink daisy-like flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best blooming, but tolerates partial shade.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged. Reduce in winter.
Adaptable
50% intensity
Cold Hardy
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures but is very cold-hardy. Protect from extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding in spring is sufficient. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently, especially during dry periods, to maintain evenly moist soil. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency in winter when the plant is dormant.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and prevent self-seeding. Cut back the entire plant to the ground in late fall or early spring to remove dead foliage and tidy the appearance.
This also helps prevent disease.
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum can be propagated by division of established clumps in early spring or fall. Stem cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Sow seeds in fall or early spring, keeping them moist.
Established plants rarely need repotting, but if they become overcrowded or pot-bound, divide and repot in early spring. If grown in containers, repot every 2-3 years into a slightly larger pot with fresh potting mix.
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Where Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Symphyotrichum |
| Species | Symphyotrichum lateriflorum |
Similar in genus Symphyotrichum
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