Water-wise: Aster lateriflorus ‘Prince’ is a water-wise plant, ideal for water conserving gardeners. Because it can withstand periods of dry between drinks, and is heat tolerant. So it is not a thirsty plant. And normal, average garden watering is ample. – Soil: ‘Prince’ is very unfussy about soil type. He happily thrives in just about any soil, from sandy, through gravel and rocky, to heavier loams. Zone 4.