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.