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Aster divaricatus 'Eastern Star'
Aster divaricatus 'Eastern Star'
Common Name: white wood aster

We have grown this select form anonymously for many years and have deemed it worthy of a name. It is shorter than the species and has deep dark shining mahogany stems. It came our way from Canyon Creek Nursery, via Roger Rache, then of the Berkley Botanic Gardens's Eastern US section. Originally collected from coastal Rhode Island.

Height: 18-24 Inches
Spread: 3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8

Carex eburnea
Carex eburnea
Common Name: bristleleaf sedge

A wonderful naturalizer, Carex eburnea is the ideal native groundcover for the woodland or rock garden. Petite colonies of 6-8 inch long soft, thread-like foliage takes on a spherical shape as inconspicuous whitish-green flower spikes appear in early spring.

Height: 6-8 Inches
Spread: 6-8 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 2-8