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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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
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