Symphyotrichum laeve 'Calliope'

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Michaelmas daisyPerennialFamily: Asteraceae

Height: 1.8mSpread: 60cm

Attractive to wildlife
Autumn colour

Flower colour:

Blue

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Asters are in the daisy family and while some flower in spring, most flower in late summer and autumn, hence their common name Michaelmas daisy. Symphyotrichum laeve 'Calliope' is a particularly tall aster, bearing masses of small, lilac-blue flowers with yellow centres. It's ideal for growing in herbaceous borders and makes a welcome flash of colour when other flowers are starting to fade. It's also an important source of nectar and pollen for late-flying insects.

For best results plant Symphyotrichum laeve 'Calliope' in well-drained soil in a sheltered, partially shaded site. Cut back hard after flowering.

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Symphyotrichum ‘Calliope’ and wildlife

Symphyotrichum ‘Calliope’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Symphyotrichum ‘Calliope’ poisonous?

Symphyotrichum ‘Calliope’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People