Heath Aster
Symphyotrichum ericoides
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Heath Aster is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 1–3 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with white flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Medium
- Height
- 1–3 ft
- Spread
- 1–2 ft
- Bloom Time
- Fall, Late Summer
- Bloom Color
- White
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Dry meadow; pollinator garden; late-season nectar; border
- Wildlife Value
- Pearl Crescent; Wavy-lined Emerald moth
Heath Aster grows best in full sun with dry or medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 1–3 ft tall and 1–2 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Pearl Crescent; Wavy-lined Emerald moth. It is well suited to Dry meadow, pollinator garden, late-season nectar, border.
Good to know: Drought-tolerant with many small white flowers.