Aster divaricatus
white wood aster
An upright, bushy perennial to 90cm with heart-shaped basal leaves. Small white flowers with pink to yellow centres areborne in flat-topped clusters on erect, black stems in late summer and autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Eurybia is a genus of woody perennials. Leaf shape can differ between varieties and flowers can be white or light pink to purple with yellow corona.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E North America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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