white arrowleaf aster
Symphyotrichum urophyllum
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterNeeds dry soil
Sizeup to 6 feet tall
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Notes
White arrowleaf aster (Symphyotrichum urophyllum) is a perennial for woodland and meadow gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and dry, sandy or loamy soil. It grows up to 72 inches tall and bears white flowers from late summer to early to mid autumn. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Woodland sunflower, Tall thimbleweed, Porcupinegrass, and New York fern.
Native range
AL, AR, CT, DE, and 28 more places. See all 32
AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, VA, VT, WI, and WV; ON.