Aster div. 'Eastern Star'

‘Eastern Star’ is noted for its compact size, dark stems and floriferous bloom in shady conditions. It is a stout, leafy plant that produces shiny, dark mahagony stems to 12-18” tall. Leaves are heart-shaped, stalked and sharply-toothed. Small but abundant daisy-like asters (to 3/4” diameter) with white rays and yellow centers bloom. Type: Perennial Native Zone: 3 to 8 Height: 1.00 to 1.50 feet Spread: 1.50 to 1.50 feet Bloom Time: August to September Bloom Description: White with yellow to red centers Sun: Part shade to full shade Water: Dry to medium Maintenance: Low Flower: Showy Attracts: Butterflies Tolerate: Drought, Heavy Shade, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil