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Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'
Common Name: calico aster
Who can resist plants with great names? Aster 'Lady in Black' is an elegant 3-4' mound of purplish-black strappy leaves smothered in red-centered tiny white daisies in late summer and early fall. A stronger, more statuesque sister of Aster 'Prince' that will thrive in average soil in sun or part shade, but shows best foliage coloration in full sun. Thousands of flowers per plant—a butterfly's dream! |
Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8
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Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
Common Name: New England aster
A naturally compact form with deep purple flowers in August and September. Eye-popping with Solidago 'Golden Fleece'. One of the most garden-worthy native selections out there. A fine introduction from the Mt. Cuba Center. |
Height: 18 in
Spread: 1-2 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8
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Sedum sieboldii
Common Name: stonecrop
Scalloped, silver-blue foliage with clusters of star-shaped, bright pink flowers in late September and October. Unique arching habit with the best winter resistance. Great groundcover to accompany daylilies. Also makes a great container plant. The entire plant turns light to deep pink with colder temperatures. |
Height: 6-12 Inches
Spread: 12 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9
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