Attractive pollinator plant with abundant and showy, white blooms in late summer to fall. This shade-loving plant can spread aggressively, like many other asters.
Pollinator Type
Bees, flies, butterflies
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Zone
3 to 8
Height
1 to 3 ft.
Spread
1 to 3 ft.
Light
Shade, Partial Shade
Moisture Requirement
Dry Soil, Medium Soil
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Time
August, September, October
Design Considerations
Good for massing in drier, lightly shaded gardens. Aggressive spread can compete with neighboring plants or quickly fill an empty space, if desired.
Care and Maintenance
Low maintenance. Cut back in early summer for more compact growth. Division in spring may be needed to control spread over time.
Pest and Diseases
No major issues.
Establishment and Propagation
Start from seed or plug. Transplanting an established plant not recommended.
Commercial Availability
Occasionally available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Heath Aster, Heart-Leaved Aster
Native Status
Non-native
Fall Color
Flowers in late summer to fall
Growth habit
Develops in loose clumps of sprawling stems filled with terminal clusters of flowers late in the season
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
