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.

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