Heath Aster

Aster ericoides

Heath Aster thrives on the driest sand and gravel soils, and produces a blizzard of small white flowers in late summer and early fall. Plants can be from 1’– 3’ feet high and have a narrow, upright habit. The stems are wiry, branching, and covered in small glossy green, needle-like leaves …

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Plants 3" Pots
1-4 $7.99 ea.
5-10 $6.99 ea.
11-31 $5.99 ea.
32+ $4.99 ea.
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SKU
31320-03
Cultural Details
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'
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, and produces a blizzard of small white flowers in late summer and early fall. Plants can be from 1’– 3’ feet high and have a narrow, upright habit. The stems are wiry, branching, and covered in small glossy green, needle-like leaves.

One of our longest-lived native asters, Heath Aster creeps by rhizomes to form patches and spreads by self-seeding as well. It can spread agressively given the opportunity to do so. Native throughout most of the U.S. this tough plant thrives in some harsh conditions. Dry, sandy, rocky soils are its favorite, but this adaptable aster will grow in any reasonably well-drained soil. Plant it with Sky Blue Aster and Smooth Aster for some rich fall color!

A great source of nectar for late season pollinators, this aster is also a host plant for the Pearl Crescent butterfly and the Wavy-Lined Emerald moth.

Botanical Synonyms
Symphyotrichum ericoides