Summary
The delicate, airy clouds of white wood aster (Eurybia divaricata) are a must-have for every fall garden. This lovely aster is among the first to bloom in late summer. Small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers that fade to red are borne atop dark green to black stems. This perennial groundcover grows 1½-2½’ tall in filtered shade to full shade in neutral to slightly acidic soils. White wood aster is a vigorous grower and a favorite for attracting wildlife. It is a good candidate for use on the woodland edge or in the naturalistic garden, and is especially attractive poking through other plants such as small Solomon’s-seal (Polygonatum biflorum), cinnamon ferm (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum), blue-stemmed goldenrod (Solidago caesia), foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia), and wild ginger (Asarum canadense). Zones 3-8.
More Details
- Sun/Shade Conditions
shade-to-partial-shade - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average-to-moist - Flowering Period
late-summer-to-early-fall - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
white - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
brown
Additional Information
USDA Plants Database, American Beauties, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Plant Info