Heath aster
Herbaceous perennial growing 30-90 cm tall. Features narrow, heath-like leaves and numerous small white flowers with yellow centers blooming September-October. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies. Excellent for rock gardens, prairies, and sunny borders. Provides late-season color and winter interest. Native to most of North America.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: White
Bloom Time: Late-Summer to Fall
Sun Requirements: Sun
Moisture: Dry to Moist-Drained
Phenology: Growth emerges May. Leaves fully developed by July. Tiny white flowers appear September-October. Seeds mature late October.
Wildlife Value: Excellent late season nectar source; seeds eaten by birds; provides cover for beneficial insects
Habit Over Time: Forms bushy clumps that gradually expand through short rhizomes. The fine-textured foliage and stems create a cloud-like effect when in bloom. While it may self-seed in open soil, it does not spread aggressively through rhizomes. The open growth pattern allows good integration with neighboring plants.
Height: Medium (1-3 feet)