Aster (Symphyotrichum) lateriflorus 'Prince'
Aster (Symphyotrichum) lateriflorus 'Prince'
Calico Aster
Deep purple leaves are studded with teeny-tiny white daisies with sparkling raspberry eyes from late summer to fall. Lends a structural presence to the border long before blooming due to its stiff arching branching. An excellent presence early as well as for late season color in the perennial garden. A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Fall
2-3' tall x 2-3' wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -30° to -20°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Butterflies Attracts ButterfliesColorful Foliage Colorful Foliage
Drought Tolerant Drought TolerantFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Fall/Winter Color Fall/Winter ColorLong Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming
NW Great Plant Pick NW Great Plant PickShowy Flowers Showy Flowers