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Aster divaricatus 'Eastern Star'
White Wood Aster
Plant Type: Native
A compact and very floriferous selection of the native white wood aster with attractive dark mahogany stems. 'Eastern Star' blooms heavily both in partial and full dry shade with delicate-looking white and yellow daisy-like flowers in late summer to early fall when the majority of other perennials have finished their show. Foliage is deeply veined, green and heart-shaped through the summer and may develop yellow or red/purple tinged fall color in autumn.
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Mature Height:
18-24 in
Mature Spread:
12-18 in
Spacing:
18 in
Zone:
3
Bloom Color:
White
Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Self seeding plants will not grow true to name. If desired, cutback seed heads in late fall to prevent self-sowing.
Aster divaricatus 'Eastern Star' Characteristics & Attributes:
Attracts Butterflies
Drought Tolerant
Native to Northeastern US
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Partial Sun
Full Shade
Attributes
| • | Woodland Garden |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Groupings |
| • | Late Summer Bloomer |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Shade Gardens |
| • | Rock Garden |
| • | Woodland Edge |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Habit
| • | Compact |
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Summer |
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well Drained |