Symphyotrichum lateriflorrm 'Lady in Black' ~ Lady In Black Calico Aster

Lady In Black Aster is a native herbaceous perennial with stiff hairy purple-black strap like foliage.  Densely branched clusters of small white flowers with red centers bloom  on rigid purple stems from late summer into fall.  Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils.   Type:  Perennial Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height:  2’ - 3’ Spread:  2’ - 3’ Spacing:  2’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun Bloom Color:  White Season of Interest:  Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance Plant. Susceptible to powdery mildew if in poorly-drained soil.  Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Salvia, Dianthus, Phlox IMAGE: Andrey Zharkikh (andrey_zharkikh), flickr, Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (10310477584), CC BY 2.0