Heath Aster
Aster ericoides
Heath Aster thrives on the driest sand and gravel soils, producing a blizzard of bright white flowers in late summer and early fall. Creeping slowly by rhizomes to form nice patches, Heath Aster is one of our longest lived native asters …
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SKU
31320-03
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height | 1' - 3' |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Spacing | 1' |
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Root Type | Rhizome |
| Benefits | Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Host Plant |
Heath Aster (Aster ericoides) thrives on the driest sand and gravel soils, producing a blizzard of bright white flowers in late summer and early fall. Creeping slowly by rhizomes to form nice patches, Heath Aster is one of our longest lived native asters. Plant it with Sky Blue Aster and Smooth Aster for a great fall show. This aster is a host plant for Pearl Crescent, and Field Crescent butterflies.
Botanical Synonyms
Symphyotrichum ericoides
