White Wood Aster, Eurybia divaricata

Brighten shady spaces with white wood aster (Eurybia divaricata), a tough native perennial that bursts into bloom with airy clusters of white, daisy-like flowers in late summer and early fall. Hardy in zones 3–8, it thrives in dry shade and attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It is also a host plant for the pearl crescent butterfly. Perfect for woodland gardens, pollinator gardens, cottage borders, naturalized areas, and shady understory plantings, this low-maintenance beauty brings lasting wildlife value and seasonal charm where many plants struggle. 

Key Features:

• Native woodland perennial with white daisy-like flowers with red centers
• Blooms in late summer to early fall
• Spreads by rhizomes to form colonies and effective groundcover
• Ideal for soft landings under trees, woodland gardens, shade borders, and naturalized plantings
• Attracts pollinators
• Low maintenance and well-suited to shaded landscapes

Plant Details:
Height: 1-2.5 ft. | Spread: 1.5-2.5' (spreading)
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Dry to medium moisture soils; tolerates drought and rocky soils
Zones: 3–8