Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (common name: calico aster) Veiled in delicate white flowers with creamy centers that transition to plum, the easy to grow forb provides long lasting blooms late in the season. Many pollinators collect its nectar but the pollen accessible only by insects like short-tongued bees. Perfect for edging walkways, the flowers grow best in lightly shaded spots with moist soil. Calico aster is an important host plant to silvery checkerspot and pearl crescent butterflies and is occasionally browsed by deer and rabbits. The plant may hybridize with other white asters which makes distinguishing the plants challenging.
Links
- Symphyotrichum lateriflorum - USDA Plant Profile