Aster lateriflorous 'Lady in Black'

Aster

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Common Name:

Aster

Plant Type:

Annual

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Purple

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Maximum width:

90 cm

Aster (Aster lateriflorous 'Lady in Black') - Description

Lush, deep purple foliage is covered by thousands of pale-white flowers with deep rose-lavender centers. Leaves achieve richest color when planted in full sun but plants will still bloom in part-shade. Attracts butterflies.

Aster (Aster lateriflorous 'Lady in Black') - Blooming

Blooms can be white, blue, red, pink, lavender. Most flowers will have yellow centers and resemble a typical Daisy.

Aster (Aster lateriflorous 'Lady in Black') - Growth

There are about 250 species of Asters, but generally they need full sun, or partial shade. Plants range in size from 6 inches to 6 ft. in height.

Aster (Aster lateriflorous 'Lady in Black') - Planting

Sow seeds in spring or autumn, in a cold frame using containers. Divide in spring (preferably) or in autumn making sure to replant only vigorous, young shoots. Also, root basal cuttings of certain species in spring.

Aster (Aster lateriflorous 'Lady in Black') - Pest

Susceptible to wilt, gray mold, rusts, powdery mildew, white smut, rosy blister gall, and aster yellows. Fungal leaf spots and stem cankers are common. Aphids, tarsonemid mites, slugs, snails, and nematodes can cause problems.