General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Thrives in shade and tolerates dry conditions.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
White wood aster is native to the Eastern U.S. and typically grows in the wild in dry open woods. Grows in loose clumps with dark, sprawling, sometimes zigzag stems up to 2.5' tall. Distinctive leaves are heart-shaped, stalked and coarsely toothed. Small but abundant flowers (to 1 inch across) have white rays and yellow to red center disks and appear in flat-topped, terminal clusters in late summer to early fall. Attractive to butterflies.
Problems: Click for detailed list of pests and problems.
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Plant in groups in the shaded perennial border, native or wild garden. Good underplanting for wooded areas. Sprawling habit can be propped up if planted among stronger perennials such as some of the larger hostas.
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