Common Name
Calico aster
Starved aster
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Produces unique white flowers with pink centers. This delicate and attractive flower grows best in alkaline soil whether it be in the mountains, piedmont or coastal areas
Wildlife value: Great source of nectar to butterflies and bees. Members of the genus Symphyotrichum support specialized bees.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
September
October
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
112
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
33
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)