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Lady In Black Aster

Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black'

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Overview

The 'Lady in Black' Aster (Aster lateriflorus) is a striking perennial, boasting dark purple to black stems with dense clusters of small, starry, pink-tinged white flowers. Blooming in late summer to fall, it reaches a mature size of roughly 3 to 4 feet in height and spreads about 2 to 3 feet wide. A magnet for pollinators, it thrives in full to partial sun and well-draining soil, adding late-season color and texture to borders and naturalized areas.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–8
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — The 'Lady in Black' Aster (Aster lateriflorus) is a striking perennial
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — pink-tinged white flowersLady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — Blooming in late summer to fallLady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — it reaches a mature size of roughly 3 to 4 feet in height and spreads about 2 to 3 feet wideLady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — it thrives in full to partial sun and well-draining soilLady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — adding late-season color and texture to borders and naturalized areasLady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — scientifically known as Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'+6

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Asteraceae

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Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — The 'Lady in Black' Aster (Aster lateriflorus) is a striking perennial
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — pink-tinged white flowers
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — Blooming in late summer to fall
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — it reaches a mature size of roughly 3 to 4 feet in height and spreads about 2 to 3 feet wide
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — it thrives in full to partial sun and well-draining soil
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — adding late-season color and texture to borders and naturalized areas
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — scientifically known as Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — is a captivating perennial that offers a unique and enchanting presence in any landscape
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — Originating from the Asteraceae family
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — with a spread of roughly 2 to 3 feet
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — fine-textured foliage is cloaked in a sea of deep green leaves with a touch of burgundy
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — providing a striking contrast to the starry
Lady In Black Aster (Aster Lateriflorus 'Lady In Black') — pink-tinged white blossoms that appear in profusion from late summer through fall.<br><br>The flower

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