Eastern Star White Wood Aster (Aster divaricatus 'Eastern Star')
ASS-ter div-air-ih-KAY-tus 'Eastern Star'

Deciduous Perennial Spreading, Groundcover in the Asteraceae Family
 
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Size Notes Price Availability
Tray of 6 #1 gallons Field

Grower approved but probably not garden center ready. (9/13)

$69.75 Likely available
11/1 - 11/8
1/24 - 4/4

A compact, shade-loving selection of White Wood Aster with clusters of small white, yellow-centered daisy flowers held above dark, glossy mahogany stems from late summer into fall.

Aster divaricatus 'Eastern Star' (also sold as Eurybia divaricata 'Eastern Star') is a nursery selection of White Wood Aster, originally collected from coastal Rhode Island and introduced by North Creek Nurseries. Compared to the straight species, it forms a more compact, well-behaved groundcover with heart-shaped, toothed foliage on notably dark, glossy mahogany stems. Small white daisy flowers with yellow centers, fading to a dusky rose as they age, appear from August into October. Unlike most asters, it thrives in shade, making it a valuable late-season bloomer for the woodland garden.

Pros

  • Blooms reliably in shade, unusual for an aster
  • Vigorous, spreading groundcover for underplanting trees and shrubs
  • Low pest and disease pressure
  • Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established

Cons

  • Can spread aggressively in dry shade, may need occasional editing
  • Not native to Illinois; native range is the Appalachian region of eastern North America
Highlights
  • One of the few asters that blooms well in shade
  • Dark, glossy mahogany stems
  • August to October bloom
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 18 - 24 inches tall. 18 - 36 inches wide.
Growth Rate Fast
Sun Exposure Full Shade - Partial Sun
Moisture Tolerance Dry - Medium
Zones 3a - 8b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Dry Shade Tolerant, Fall Color, Fall interest, Full Shade, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Medium, Native to North America, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Shade Tolerant
Bloom Period August to October
Flower Color White, Yellow Center
Foliage Color Green
 

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Past Availability
2025 : 08/10 - 08/23
2024 : 07/02 - 09/08
2023 : 06/21 - 09/10

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