Calico Aster

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Calico Aster Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (Aster lateriflorus) Part sun to light shade, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, best in rich organic soil or moisture-retaining clay loam.  2-4 ft. height, blooms in fall, white/purple flowers. Germination Code:  A Native Region:  Middle and East Tennessee, lightly in West Tennessee Delicate appearance.  Occasionally forms colonies at favorable sites.  Attracts a wide variety of insects. flower;sun/shade;wet;clay flower;sun/shade;wet;loam flower;sun/shade;medium;clay flower;sun/shade;medium;loam flower;sun/shade;dry;clay flower;sun/shade;dry;loam