Aster Lady In Black

Michaelmas Daisy
$9.95 ea.
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Dark mahogany foliage showcases hundreds of mini flowers
Aster 'Lady in Black' is an elegant mound of purplish-black foliage smothered in mauve centered tiny pale pink daisies. An attractive plant even when not in bloom. Perfect accent to changing fall leaf color and fall blooming ornamental grasses.

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Code ASLB

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Plant Type Perennials

Species lateriflorus

Height Medium 30"

Spacing Plant 20" apart

Bloom Time Early Fall to Late Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 5-8

Soil Type Normal, Clay

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers

Planting Sites

  • OK in Containers

Aster General Information

Asters are invaluable in the hardy border, adding superb color in the autumn. Very durable and long lived. Even heavy, wet soils will suit them. Richer soils will generally yield taller plants. Mounds of color begin in September, in a full range of colors. Asters support bees and butterflies right up until season's end. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Aster Plant Care

Pinch back and divide like mums for best display. General rule of thumb is to pinch until 4th of July and not after. Pinching yields better branching and more flowers. Can be divided every 2-3 years in spring. Avoid wet overwintering conditions. Remove spent flowers to prevent reseeding.