Aster divaricatus
$17.95 / 1G AB
White Wood Aster ·
Description
Aster divaricatus, commonly known as White Wood Aster, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its white flowers during fall and summer. It typically matures 1–3 feet tall and 1.5–2.5 feet wide. Grow it in partial to deep shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is North America. Notable for attracting wildlife. In the landscape, it works well in border, small groups, and naturalized area. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to drought, dry soil, and heavy shade.
Benefits
Extends color and interest into the part of the season when many gardens start to fade. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use. Fits naturally into Mid-Atlantic planting palettes and habitat-minded gardens.
Features
Aster divaricatus produces white flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Native garden, pollinator garden, fall color
| Aster divaricatus | |
| White Wood Aster | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| North America | |
| Locally Native | |
| Yes | |
| North America | |
| No |
| 3 - 8 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 1 - 4 ft | |
| 1 - 3 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 1 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Late Summer | |
| None | |
| White | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Beneficial Insects | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| Spreading | |
| Average | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |