photo courtesy of Thompson & Morgan
‘Lady in Black’ Aster
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum ‘Lady in Black’
These are great for adding fall color to your gardens. The plant forms a bushy clump with loads of white daisy flowers on tall smoky-black foliage. Pinch plants before July to reduce height or plan to support with stakes. May need to divide every two to four years to maintain vigor.
- Light Needs: Full sun
- Grows: 3′ – 4′ tall x 2′ – 3′ wide
- Blooms: Late summer – mid fall
- Flowers: White
- Foliage: Purple-black
- Attracts butterflies
- Rabbit resistant
- Late season nectar source