Symphyotrichum divaricatus

white wood aster

Aster divaricatus

Herbaceous Groundcover, Perennial

"Outstanding Qualities
A lovely North American native, the white wood aster rambles and tumbles through the garden bed. In late summer a profusion of lacey small white flowers top the lax purple-black stems. The frothy flowers peek out from between its neighbors and weave the garden together. This is one of the few asters that will also tolerate some shade.

Culture Notes
White wood aster thrives in light to open shade in rich well-drained soil. Once established it will grow with only occasional watering. Although it may produce seedlings, it does not become aggressive in the garden. Resist the urge to stake it, or you’ll spoil its carefree appearance. Allow it to mix and weave through other garden plants."—Courtesy Great Plant Picks

Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Description

Size: 12 - 18 tall x 12 - 36 wide
Shape / Form: Irregular, Low and Spreading
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Flowers, Long Blooming

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: White
Bloom Season: Late Summer / Early Fall, Summer


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Matrix, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Mixed Border
Wildlife: Bees, Butterflies

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Summer, Fall, Late Summer / Early Fall
Position / Role: continuity creator, matrix / mingler
Collections: Great Plant Pick

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium

Perfect Partners

Athyrium 'Ghost' | Ghost Fern
Hosta 'Halcyon' | Halcyon Hosta