Michael's Opinion
One of the more spectacular asters for landscape and garden planting. Very effective in groups and with strong stiff stems masses of the plant give the bulk effect of shrubs growing in the garden.
Botanical Information
Family | Asteraceae |
Genus | Symphyotrichum |
Species | lateriflorus |
Cultivar | 'Lady in Black' |
Synonyms | Aster lateriflorous 'Lady in Black' |
Category | Perennials |
Description and Growing Information
Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |