Aster divaricatus, white wood aster

White wood aster

Aster divaricatus, Eurybia divaricata

Hardiness: Zones 3 to 8
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Height: 1- 2.5'
Spread: 1.5- 2.5'
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Dry to medium
Bloom time: August to September
Bloom color: White with yellow to red centers
Soil: Loamy, average well-draining soils, sandy, well-draining soils, neutral (≈7).

Notes: Tolerates drought, rocky soil, the seeds that follow the flower are eaten by birds and small mammals and provide a valuable fall and winter food source.

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