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Aster divaricata 'Eastern Star'

Eastern Star White Woodland Aster

• »  Great ground cover
• »  Nectar plant for butterflies and other pollinators
• »  Seed source for songbirds
• »  Provides nesting material for birds
• »  Grows in sun or dry shade

• Category:Perennial
• Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
• Hardiness Zone:3-8
• Height:18-24 in
• Spread:18-24 in
• Bloom Color: White Shades
• Foliage Color: Green Shades

Asters are the backbone of many late summer and fall landscapes. The white woodland aster is a terrific ground cover and is especially valuable because it grows so well in dry shade. Thin, dark mahogany stems are topped with clouds of white flowers in early fall.