Eurybia divaricata ~ White Wood Aster size-1qt-pot (4) Chris

(4) Chris

The double flowers which resemble a larger version of the famous Leslie Ann camellia are white with rich pink edging on the petals bloom from fall into winter attracting butterflies

The flowers give way to prominent seed pods which are valued in dried flower arrangements

Foliage usually declines mid-summer

Image: Famartin

Eurybia divaricata ~ White Wood Aster size-1qt-pot (4) ChrisWhite Wood Aster is a native shade loving herbaceous perennial with sprawling zig zagging stems and distinctive heart shaped foliage. Abundant flat topped clusters of small white flowers with yellow or red centers bloom in mid summer into fall. Grows best in part sun and dry to medium well drained soil. Drought tolerant. Previously known as Aster corymbosus, Aster divaricatus, and Symphyotrichum divaricatum Eurybia divaricata is a host for the Pearl