Aster lateriflorus 'Prince'

Family: Asteraceae
Pronounced: ASS-ter lat-er-ih-FLOOR-us

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Growing Guide
Rainy Side Notes

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GROWING GUIDE

Geographical origin:
Garden.
Plant group:
Perennial.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: All (Western). USDA zones: 5-8.
Mature size:
Height: 3 feet (90 cm). Width: 12 inches (30 cm).
Flowering period:
Late summer to early fall.
Flowering attributes:
Small ½ inch white flowers with pink centers, borne along one side of the stem.
Leaf attributes:
Tiny-toothed, deep purple leaves.
Growth habit:
Clump forming perennial.
Light:
Full sun.
Soil:
Moist, fertile soil.
Feeding:
Mulch with compost or composted manure in fall. Fertilize with a complete organic fertilizer in spring and again in early summer.
Propagation methods:
Divide plants in spring.
Pruning methods:
Cut back plants to half in early summer to promote bushiness.
Pests and diseases:
Slugs and snails may eat young growth.

 

Rainy Side Notes

Aster lateriflorus 'Prince' is similar to the species, but the foliage is a beautiful dark purple. Throughout the growing season, it adds color with its dark foliage and later in summer with it small white flowers with pink centers.

Article: Planning a Colorful Autumn Garden.

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Photographed in author's garden.