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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 novi-belgii
Common Name: New York aster
Local Mid-Atlantic native of moist to wet meadows. Flowers may vary in shades of pink, purple and white and bloom in early fall, which is late August and early September here in PA. |
Height: 3-5 Feet
Spread: 3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8
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Solidago sphacelata 'Golden Fleece'
Common Name: autumn goldenrod
Another fantastic Mt. Cuba introduction. A stunning show of sprays of golden yellow flowers from mid-August through September. Semievergreen heart-shaped leaves. Truly an excellent groundcover and bee and butterfly charmer! Hairstreaks, sulphurs and skippers are particularly attracted to goldenrod. Monarchs visit it during their autumn migration. |
Height: 18-24 Inches
Spread: 24-36 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9
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