Horizontalis calico aster
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Horizontalis'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White , pink , yellow , purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Horizontalis' calico aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Horizontalis') is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, so it fits neatly in a mixed border. Blooms in white, pink, yellow, and purple tones appear in early to late autumn and draw butterflies.