Eurybia divaricata / White Wood Aster (Aster Family)

One of the best plants for the shade garden. Deep green leaves on crimson red stems look attractive and lush all year long. Small white flowers that bloom in early fall produce an abundance of pollen and nectar for a variety of pollinators. This is a moderately fast spreading plant that will tolerate shade to part sun and is very drought tolerant once established. If the flowering stems become too floppy in your site, try cutting them back by half by June.

Blooms: White, 4-6 weeks, Sep-Oct
Leaves: Dark green, 2-7”, heart-shaped, serrated, evergreen
Height: 1-3’
Space: 1-2’
Soil: Average
Exposure: Part sun to light shade
Fauna: Small flies, bees, ground cover for small animals, butterfly host plant
Seeds: Brown seeds attaches to white hairs (like small dandelions)
Deer Resistance: High
Zone: 3-8
Native Status: NC native
Provenance: Unknown, asexually propagated