Aster laevis 'Calliope' — Clump forming

Overview

Aster laevis 'Calliope' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Aster, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Aster laevis 'Calliope' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, coastal, prairie planting, gravel garden, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds. It is native to Canada, United States and Coahuila (Mexico).

About

Symphyotrichum laeve is a flowering plant native to Canada, the United States, and Coahuila (Mexico). It has the common names of smooth blue aster, smooth aster, smooth-leaved aster, glaucous Michaelmas-daisy and glaucous aster.

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About the genus

Aster is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Its circumscription has been narrowed, and it now encompasses around 170 species, all but one of which are restricted to Eurasia; many species formerly in Aster are now in other genera of the tribe Astereae. Aster amellus is the type species of the genus and the family Asteraceae.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aster

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: well-drained
Soil pH: neutral, alkaline
Soil moisture: medium
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Exposed
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Aster laevis 'Calliope' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Prairie planting, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Native to: Canada, United States, Coahuila (Mexico)