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Heath Aster (Aster ericoides): Native Clumping Perennial with Small White Flowers

Heath aster (Aster ericoides) is a clumping, bushy perennial with slender stems and small lance-shaped leaves. From late summer to late fall, produces white flowerheads with yellow centers (½ inch across). Cultivars may bear pink or blue-tinged flowers. U.S. native; attracts butterflies.

Care

Light: Full sun.
Soil: Open location, good drainage, moderately fertile.

Propagation & Problems

Most asters require frequent division. Fungal diseases: wilt disease, powdery mildew, botrytis.

Quick Reference

Height	1–3 ft.
Spread	6–12 in.
Growth Habit	Clumps
Light	Full Sun
Moisture	Dry to Medium
Features	Native, showy flowers
Bloom Time	Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Flower Color	Blue, Pink, White
Uses	Beds, Borders
Style	Cottage Garden
Type	Perennials

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