White Wood Aster - Aster divaricatus

Brighten up your shade garden with hundreds of dainty, crisp white flowers from White Wood aster (Aster divaricatus or Eurybia divaricata). This aster begins blooming in late summer and persists through fall; it is a true gift for pollinators like butterflies and bees when food sources start dwindling. While other asters prefer sunny gardens, White Wood aster is ideal for shade gardens or as a flowering ground cover under challenging areas under trees or large shrubs. It’s disease-free, tidy, and unbothered by deer, making it an easy-care garden addition. Vital Details: Plant size: 2-3’ tall x 2-4’ wide Light: Sun (6+ hrs/day) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun) Water: Average moisture. It can adapt to dry or moist conditions but cannot tolerate standing water. Hardiness: 3-8 (Find your hardiness zone) Season of interest: Late summer, fall Pollinator value: Attracts butterflies of all types and other pollinating insects. Also attracts birds who feed on its seed heads! Host plant to the follo