Calico Aster

Scientific Name: Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (L.) Á. Löve & D. Löve var. lateriflorum


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Asterales / Asteraceae / Compositae / Symphyotrichum Nees/ Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (L.) Á. Löve & D. Löve var. lateriflorum

Calico Aster
General Information
Usda SymbolSYLAL7
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsSYLAL7

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Hedge ToleranceNone
Hedge ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Fire ToleranceNone
Fire ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Drought ToleranceMedium
Drought ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Moisture UseMedium
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Salinity ToleranceNone
Salinity ToleranceNone
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Precipitation, Minimum26
Precipitation, Minimum20
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Maximum35
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim11000
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim11000
pH, Minimum5.2
pH, Minimum5.2
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Maximum7.2
Moisture UseMedium


Morphology/Physiology

Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
ToxicityNone
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Fall ConspicuousYes
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousYes
Flower ConspicuousYes
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ColorPurple
Fire ResistantNo
Fire ResistantNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Coppice PotentialNo
Coppice PotentialNo
C:N RatioMedium
C:N RatioMedium
BloatNone
BloatNone
After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
Shape and OrientationErect
Foliage TextureCoarse
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.0
Height, Mature (feet)5.0
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormRhizomatous
Growth FormSingle Crown
Growth RateModerate
Growth RateModerate


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Seed per Pound750000
Seed per Pound800000
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorLow
Seedling VigorLow
Small GrainNo
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Bloom PeriodMid Summer
Bloom PeriodSummer
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period EndWinter
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by CormNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes


Suitability/Use

Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable HumanNo
Post ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Calico Aster

Calico Aster

Calico Aster

Calico Aster

Calico Aster

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