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Add soft, airy fall color to your native garden with Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum), a graceful North American perennial known for its small white flowers with purple-pink centers that create a delicate “calico” effect. This species thrives in woodland edges, shade gardens, and open meadows, offering outstanding late-season interest.
Blooming from late summer through fall, Calico Aster is a critical nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, including migrating monarchs.
You will receive:
✔️ 100 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, non-GMO
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful planting
🌼 Growing Information
Growing Information
Common Name: Calico Aster
Plant Type: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Dry to medium, well-drained
Height: 2–4 feet
Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
Cold Stratification: Recommended
Ideal for native woodland gardens, meadow plantings, pollinator habitats, and restoration projects.
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum ‘Calico Aster’ – 100 Seeds | Native Woodland Aster | Fall-Blooming Perennial | Pollinator Essential
$9.99