Aster divaricatus

(Eurybia divaricata) Woodland Aster

Asters are the backbone of many late summer and fall landscapes. The white woodland aster is a terrific ground cover and is especially valuable because it grows so well in dry shade. Thin, nearly black stems are topped with clouds of white flowers in early fall.

Benefits:

Nectar plant for butterflies and other pollinators

Seed source for songbirds

Provides nesting material for birds

Grows in sun or dry shade

Great ground cover

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Plant in partial or full shade in average soil. Will grow in dry soil.

Plant with Hosta, Astilbe, Polemonium and other perennials that get ragged by September because this aster will divert attention from worn out plants

If plants tend to get leggy, cut them back to about 12" by early June.

After the flowers finish blooming songbirds feed on the seed so leave these plants standing through the winter.

Height 18-24 Inches

Spread 18-24 Inches

Native Range Woods; New Hampshire to Ontario, south to Ohio and Maryland and in the mountains to Georgia. Distribution Maps by State and County

Native Trivia After the flowers finish blooming juncos, sparrows and goldfinches feed on the seed so leave the plants standing through the winter. The fluffy seed is also used by a variety of birds to build nests.

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

"This flower provides nectar, seed for food, nesting material and is a source of cover for wildlife."

Good Companions Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum), 'Running Tapestry' Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia), Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea)

Characteristics & Attributes

Plan Sub Group • Low Perennials	Exposure • Sun • Filtered Shade	Soil • Wide soil tolerance	Soil Moisture Preference • Dry • Average
Attracts Wildlife • Songbirds • Butterflies	Bloom Time • Fall	Habitat Collection • Dry Shade • Butterfly • Songbird	Native Habitat • Forest
Foliage Color • Dark Green	Uses • Ground cover • Naturalizes