{"product_id":"calico-aster-symphyotrichum-lateriflorum","title":"Calico Aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalico Aster is named for the charming 'calico' effect created by its tiny white flowers, whose centers transition from bright yellow to a deep rosy-purple as they age. This unique perennial typically grows 2 to 3 feet tall, though it can occasionally reach up to 5 feet in ideal conditions. It is easily recognized by its distinctive horizontal branching habit, which gives it a layered, shrub-like appearance. Native to the open woods, thickets, and meadows of Eastern and Central North America, it is a highly adaptable plant that thrives in full sun to partial shade. Its abundant blooms, appearing from August into October, attract a wide variety of small native bees and butterflies, and it serves as an important host plant for the Pearl Crescent butterfly. Calico Aster is well-suited for medium-wet to medium-dry soils and is remarkably easy to maintain in a garden setting. Its fine-textured foliage and interesting growth form make it a versatile choice for adding late-season interest and ecological value to woodland edges or mixed native borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Wet to Medium-Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aug–Oct (White)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 37 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/symphyotrichum-lateriflorum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Calico Aster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926604288197,"sku":null,"price":59.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/calico_aster1.jpg?v=1793743673","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/calico-aster-symphyotrichum-lateriflorum","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}