White Wood Aster

Eurybia divaricata 'Eastern Star' Asteraceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Cornell Class of 1938 Native Maple Slope

Source of plant

Sunny Border Ohio

Description

Growing just 12” tall, shorter than the species, with deep, dark shining mahogany stems. This northeast native grows best at the edge of the woods in partial shade. White flowers appear in September.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4