parasol whitetop
Doellingeria umbellata
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 5 feet tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Parasol whitetop (Doellingeria umbellata) is a perennial for borders, meadows, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is one of the first asters to bloom, and butterflies visit the flat white flower clusters. It looks best in colonies, but it can become aggressive, so give it room. It sits low on the menu for deer.
Pairs well with Switchgrass, Late boneset, and Garden phlox.
Native range
AL, CT, DC, DE, and 35 more places. See all 39
AL, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV; AB, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, QC, and SK.