Aster lateriflorus
Calico Aster
Provides food and cover for wildlife.
General Product Information:
Item Number: ASTLAT01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Characteristics: Clump-forming.
Habitat: Dry open places, open woods, beaches.
Bloom Period: September to October
Flower Color: White
Height: Up to 3.9 Ft
Minimum Root Depth: 10 in
pH: 5.2 – 7.5
Pollinator Value: Very High
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FAC
Midwest: FACW
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Tolerances:
Shade: Full Sun
Flood: No
Drought: Moderate
Salt: No
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 800,000
Seeding Rate: When used as part of a mix, ensure that the mix consists of not less than 1.0% and not more than 3.0% of the total.
Truax Seedbox: Fine
