Aster ericoides
Aster ericoides - Heath Aster - Joy Viola, Northeastern University, Bugwood.org
More About Aster ericoides
- AKA Symphyotrichum ericoides
- Numerous, small, white, daisy-like florets with yellow centres
- Hairy, green stems turn brown as the plant matures
- Naturally found in open, rocky woods, prairies and along roads and railroads
- Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Interesting Notes:
Native to Ontario
Zone:
3Height:
30-60 cmSpread:
30-50 cmColour:
WhiteHeath Aster Growing and Maintenance Tips
Best grown in an average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Does well in sandy, clay or poor soils and tolerates drought.
Aster ericoides Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Native to Ontario
Ground cover
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedAverage to Dry Soils
Moist to Average
Growth Rate
MediumFlowering Time
Lt. Sum-FallFall
Habit
MoundingFoliage Color
GreenLandscape uses
Roadside plantingNaturalizing
