100 Calico Aster Seeds – Symphyotrichum lateriflorum Native Perennial Wildflower

Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum) is a native perennial wildflower prized for its delicate, daisy-like flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. Each stem produces numerous small flower heads with white petals and centers that transition from yellow to reddish-purple, creating a charming calico effect. This adaptable aster is a valuable addition to pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, and naturalized areas, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Hardy and low-maintenance, Calico Aster thrives in a range of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, and tolerates moist to average soils. Its arching stems and airy texture make it a lovely companion to other late-season perennials and ornamental grasses.

Plant Features

• Native perennial wildflower
• Small daisy-like flowers with white petals and colorful centers
• Blooms late summer to fall
• Attracts pollinators
• Deer resistant

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist to average, well-drained
• Water Requirements: Medium
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Bloom Season: Late summer to fall
• Mature Height: 2-3 feet
• Spacing: 18-24 inches

Planting & Care

Sow Calico Aster seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in fall after the first frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep soil consistently moist until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing them 18-24 inches apart. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, Calico Aster is relatively drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms or leave seed heads for birds.

What's Included

100 Symphyotrichum lateriflorum seeds.