Size: “Prince” calico aster grows to be 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide when mature. Care: Provide regular watering especially as the flower buds develop in mid summer. No staking is required.

Calico asters can be confused with other similar-looking species. However, if you look closely, you’ll notice the plant has another distinguishing characteristic: Its flowers grow from only one ...

This aster is a stout plant growing 4-8 feet tall. Calico aster (lateriflorus horizontalis), named from the appearance of its many tiny pink and white flowers, is a species reaching one to two feet.

The name "Aster yellows" is misleading because this disease affects not only asters, but more than 300 plant species. The name comes from the North American native Aster Leafhopper, a tiny olive ...

Aster Yellows affects plant foliage, seen here stunting carrot growth. Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org.jpg© Photo by Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org.

Pepper 'Calico' has edible fruits, but its leaves and fruits are so attractive that it's sold and grown as an ornamental plant.

PLANT PRIMER Heath aster, Snow Flurry aster Light: full sun Height: 6 to 8 inches Spread: 12 to 24 inches Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 ...

Where: White wood aster thrives in light to open shade in rich well-drained soil. Size: This perennial will grow to be 1 foot 9 inches tall and 3 feet wide when mature.