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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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Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'
Common Name: turtlehead
Lustrous, deep green foliage is topped in August and September with rose pink, turtle-head-shaped flowers. Red stems persist most of the season. Bronze green early season growth is another distinctive feature. |
Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 1 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-7
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