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Symphyotrichum Species, Calico Aster, Fall Aster, Goblet Aster, Starved Aster, Wild Aster

Symphyotrichumlateriflorum

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum)

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Species

lateriflorum (la-ter-uh-FLOR-um)

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Synonym

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum var. lateriflorum

Aster lateriflorus

Aster vimineus

Solidago lateriflora

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Medium Purple

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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neutral

negative

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