Aster divaricatus White wood aster from New Moon Nurseries.
Eurybia divaricata (formerly Aster divaricatus), commonly known as the white wood aster, is an herbaceous plant native to eastern North America.It occurs in the eastern United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains, though it is also present in southeastern Canada, but only in about 25 populations in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.In the U.S. it is abundant and common, but in.CHECK AVAILABILITY. FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Aster divaricatus is a low mounding perennial with heart shaped or oval leaves. In late summer starry white daisies cover the plant and gleam in the shade. Plants are tough and adaptable prospering in part shade or shade and in dry or moist soils.Masses of white daisy-like flowers with brownish yellow centres are produced in loose clusters from June to October. This white wood aster originally from North America was a favourite shade-loving plant of Gertrude Jekyll who used it in her own garden teaming it with bergenias. A great plant for a shady border.
Cultivation Notes White Wood Aster Eurybia divaricatus (syn. Aster divaricatus) Whorled Wood Aster Oclemena acuminatus (syn. Aster acuminatus) Family: Asteraceae By Anne B. Wagner As the dog-days of summer arrive—that time of year when the Dog Star Sirius rises and sets with the sun and even intrepid gardeners wilt in the heat and humidity—just then White Wood Aster’s starry flowers come.The large white flowers aging to pink have been blooming all summer in part shade, and there are still buds coming—very impressive. If you want a multitude of fall flowers in dry, full shade, you can’t find a better plant than Pennsylvania native blue wood aster, Aster cordifolius.
Aster divaricatus white wood aster Join the RHS today and get 12 months for the price of 9. Join now. Other common names white wood aster Family Asteraceae Name Status.
