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Aster divaricatus

Aster divaricatus

White Wood Aster

Produces a fairtland of glistening of small white daisies in September and October. Lovley naturalized in shade, average, and dry soil. Found in deciduous woods and along roadsieds of the Eastern US.


Height

2-3 Feet

Spread

2-4 Feet

Bloom Color

White

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Interesting Notes

A late-summer hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains helped me appreciate and see this beautiful native Aster in a new light. I was amazed to find it blooming happily and robustly in the shade! This 2' softly sprawling Aster provides a delicate carpet of snowflakes in fall that combines naturally with gingers, mosses, partridgeberry and ferns. The small but numerous flowers have white single petals with yellow centers. The flowers fade to subtle burgundy and rose-pink that are equally attractive. Black, twiggy stems provide a strong contrast to white flowers and are quite showy as well. A must in the woodland garden! Native. Niche Garde

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grow in part shade or shade in average to dry soil.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
Native to Northeast
Dry Shade
Cut Flower
Roadside Planting
Native to US
Moist Shade
Drought Tolerant
Border
Open Pollinated
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Shade
Part Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Nature Attraction
Butterflies
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Fall
Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Average