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White Heath Aster

Symphyotrichum ericoides

This showy aster grows in a somewhat bushy manner, with many-branched stems featuring small white flowers with yellow centers, though the flowers can sometimes have a light blue or pink appearance. Leaves are narrow and rigid, heath-like. Grows and spreads easily by self-seeding. Nice addition to a wildflower or rock garden.

BLOOM TIME

  • August
  • September
  • October

SUNLIGHT

  • Full Sun

SOIL TYPE

  • Well Drained
  • Dry
  • Moist

HEIGHT

1-3'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

10-100

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Butterflies, Birds

Artist: Claire Luce Baldwin

Photo Credit: Arthur Haines