Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
White wood aster
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Width (ft)
1.5 -
2.5
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF):
Additional Info
Habitat: Mesic to dry upland forests, woodlands, shaded outcrops, well-drained floodplain forests, seepage swamps, and fens. Common in the Piedmont and mountains; infrequent in the n. Coastal Plain; absent from se. Virginia.
Wildlife Value: Notable for attracting wildlife. Seeds edible by birds and small mammals. Host plant for the Pearl Crescent butterfly. Flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
August
September
October
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Beloved Brook's Ruckersville Nursery Inventory
Nursery is open by appointment only. Email them to set up a time. This plant list if from the begging of the 2025 season and may be outdated. If there is something specific that you’re looking for, they recommend you confirm that they have it when you schedule an appointment
| Pots Available | Plugs Available | Pot size: | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Quart |
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