Aster divaricatus, September 2008 Plant of the Month, Bellevue Botanical Garden, Bellevue, Washington.

Plant of the Month, October 2008

Aster divaricatus

Other cultivars/Species: Look for Aster divaricatus ‘Snow Heron’ at the northern end of the West Border.
Extra notes and interesting information: Good source of seeds and nest material for wild birds, nectar for butterflies.

References:
Bellevue Botanical Garden Plant Database
American Beauties Native Plants
RHS Plant Finder

Common Name: White Wood Aster

Plant type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Height/Spread:

Height 18 – 24 inches, spread 18 – 24 inches
Leaves: Dark green foliage with thin, nearly black stems.
Flowers: Profuse clouds of small white flowers with reddish centers.

Bloom Time: Autumn.

Growing Conditions: Part Sun/Part Shade, tolerates clay soil and dry shady conditions.

Natural range: Northeastern United States

Hardiness: USDA zones 3 to 8
Location: Waterwise Garden, Perennial Border
Accession #: 02-220, 07-028, 07-072

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