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White Wood Aster

Aster divaricatus

Aster divaricatus

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Aster divaricatus is the wood aster that breaks from tradition: while other Asters demand sun, this is a variety that works in shade. Expect white flowers tinged with pink and centres coloured yellow.
Choose a size: 2L pot

Plant height is measured from the base of the pot to the top of the plant. Heights are approximate and may vary with season.

The most common sized pots we sell from our nursery are 9cm, 17cm (2L), 19cm (3L) and 22.5cm (5L).

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Key features

Aster divaricatus

Gertrude Jekyll famously let White Wood Aster fall over the edges of her borders at Munstead Wood - a trick that still works by introducing this plant to the dreaded dry shade under trees.

  • Attracts pollinators
    Attracts pollinators
  • Low maintenance plant
    Low maintenance
  • Suitable for shady areas
    Happy in shady areas
  • Drought tolerant plant
    Works in drought prone areas
  • Suitable as ground cover
    Use as ground cover

Plant background

Botanical Name: Aster divaricatus Common Name: White Wood Aster Genus: Aster
Plant Type: Perennials Native Area: Eastern North America Colour(s): White and Yellow

Characteristics

Eventual Height: ~0.5-1m Eventual Spread: ~0.5-1m Hardiness: H6 (Fully Hardy)
Life Cycle: Deciduous Preferred Sunlight: Part Sun Preferred Soil: Most soil types

Seasonal information

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