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White Wood Aster

Eurybia divaricata

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Overview

White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) is a North American native perennial with heart-shaped, toothed leaves and distinctive, starry white flowers with yellow to red center disks. Thriving in partial to full shade, it reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet. This low-maintenance aster blooms from late summer to fall, offering late-season nectar for pollinators in USDA zones 3-8. Ideal for naturalized or woodland garden settings.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 3–8Type Perennial
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — The White Wood Aster's drought tolerance once established; this low-maintenance aster blooms from late summer to fall

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae

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White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — ensure that Eurybia divaricata receives regular watering
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — Thriving in partial to full shade, it reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet; perennial with white blooms
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — coupled with its propensity for spreading by self-seeding; the White Wood Aster reaches an average height and spread of
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — This low-maintenance aster blooms from late summer to fall; offering late-season nectar for pollinators in USDA zones
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — This low-maintenance aster blooms from late summer to fall; offering late-season nectar for pollinators in, image 83
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — is an elegant perennial well-suited to bringing understated beauty to shaded sections of a landscape, image 61
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — allows it to naturalize and fill in spaces with a charming; airy floral display.<br><br>For lush, image 70
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — particularly during dry spells; making it an excellent choice for woodsy gardens or areas under the canopy, image 73
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) is a North American native perennial with heart-shaped; thriving in, image 53
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — although it will forgive occasional lapses in attention; particularly during dry spells
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — Minimal maintenance required; toothed leaves and distinctive
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — airy floral display.<br><br>For lush; perennial for half or shade
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — Native to the eastern United States
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — coupled with its propensity for spreading by self-seeding; the White Wood Aster reaches an average height, image 69
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — Minimal maintenance required; toothed leaves and distinctive, image 75
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — toothed leaves and distinctive; this woodland gem thrives in hardiness zones 3 through 8, image 80
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — perennial for half or shade; minimal maintenance required
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — Thriving in partial to full shade, it reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 2 feet
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — ensure that Eurybia divaricata receives regular watering; ideal for naturalized or woodland garden settings, image 72
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — is an elegant perennial well-suited to bringing understated beauty to shaded sections of a landscape; scientifically
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — offering late-season nectar for pollinators in USDA zones 3-8; blooming profusely from late summer into fall, image 84
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) is a North American native perennial with heart-shaped; thriving in partial to
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — although it will forgive occasional lapses in attention
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) — is an elegant perennial well-suited to bringing understated beauty to shaded sections of a landscape
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