White Wood Aster
Eurybia divaricata
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White Wood Aster is a Virginia native wildflower that typically reaches 2–3 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with white flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade, Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Dry to Medium, Medium
- Height
- 2–3 ft
- Spread
- 1–3 ft
- Bloom Time
- Fall, Late Summer
- Bloom Color
- White
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Shade garden; woodland garden; late-season nectar; ground layer
- Wildlife Value
- Pearl Crescent; Silvery Checkerspot
White Wood Aster grows best in part shade or shade with dry, dry to medium, or medium soil. At maturity, it is typically 2–3 ft tall and 1–3 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Pearl Crescent; Silvery Checkerspot. It is well suited to Shade garden, woodland garden, late-season nectar, ground layer.
Good to know: Excellent native for dry shade.