Eastern Star southern annual saltmarsh aster

Notes

'Eastern Star' southern annual saltmarsh aster (Symphyotrichum divaricatum 'Eastern Star') is a perennial with small white flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and dry soil. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide. Its shining stems are deep mahogany-black. The flowers have yellow centers that age to burgundy red, and they open in early to late summer and again in early to mid autumn.

Pairs well with Dog's tooth violet, Spotted dead nettle, and Yellow root.