Calico aster

Calico aster (Symphyotrichum lateriflorum)

Calico aster, also known as Starved aster

The Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a flowering plant native to eastern North America. It is often grown in gardens for its vibrant yellow petals and dark central cones. This plant commonly thrives in fields, along forest edges, and in meadows.

Key Facts About Calico aster

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Attributes of Calico aster

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 1.2 m
Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Yellow Pink

Scientific Classification of Calico aster

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Asterales
Family
Daisy
Genus
Asters
Species
Calico aster