Eastern Star white wood aster
Eurybia divaricata 'Eastern Star'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Sizeup to 18 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Eastern Star' white wood aster (Eurybia divaricata 'Eastern Star') is a perennial for borders, shade gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and dry to moist, loamy or clay soil. It forms a clumping mound up to 18 inches tall and grows at a rapid pace. White flowers open in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn, and they attract butterflies, bees, and birds. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Blue wood aster, Eastern columbine, and Canada wild rye.