(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA websiteĪnd is displayed here in accordance with theirĪuthor/artist/photographer. The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs. PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State. Range map for Calico Aster ( Symphyotrichum lateriflorum) It's fairly easy to recognise.Ĩ0 photographs available, of which 8 are featured on this page. It is common along roadsides and field edges. Additional References ARS Germplasm Resources Information Network (SYLA4) Integrated Taxonomic Information System (SYLA4) Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Information Network (SYLA4) USF Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants (SYLA4) Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (L.) Á. Often found at the edge of a field, such as along trails, in slightly shaded locations.īooks: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 456 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 96 Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Meadows Fields.
Like most Asters, it attracts a variety of insects but it has shorter nectar tubes. Long horizontal branches spread out from main stem. Loose clusters of multiple flowering heads are found concentrated mainly on one side of the widely spreading branches of Calico Aster. Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire Similar to Panicled Aster, but smaller: elongated lance-shaped. Flowers grow along the upper side of the branch. Disc flowers: 8-16, yellow or pink becoming purple or brown. About The Plant Light Full, Shade Moisture Medium-Wet to Medium-Dry Bloom Late-Summer to Fall Color White Height 2 FT. Panicled Aster ( Symphyotrichum lanceolatum)įlowers: Summer, Autumn White 7 or more parts (petals) 1cm or less in diameter. Noteworthy Characteristics Symphyotrichum lateriflorum, commonly known as calico aster, side-flowering aster, starved aster or white woodland aster, is an herbaceous, somewhat bushy perennial that typically grows to 2-3’ tall with a slightly smaller spread. Flowers of calico aster are small, typically 1/2 inch across, while those of crooked-stemmed aster are over 1 inch in diameter. Arrow-leaved Aster ( Symphyotrichum urophyllum) - Leaves are larger, branches are upswept. Stems may be pinched back in late spring to early summer if shorter plants are desired.
Heath Aster ( Symphyotrichum ericoides) - Leaves much smaller and more numerous, flowers very numerous.
Other scientific names: Aster lateriflorus, Aster diffusus, Aster vimineus, Solidago lateriflora
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One-sided Aster, Small White Aster, Starved Aster, White Woodland Aster The great advantage with Calico Aster is it can grow in full sun areas to woodland and heavy shade areas.Like most Asters it is NOT Deer Resistant but with.
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