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Symphyotrichum ericoides - White Aster

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Symphyotrichum ericoides is more popularly known as the White Aster and it certainly earns its reputation as a prized fixture in any garden. As a native of North America, this hardy and adaptable perennial unfurls a wealth of tiny, white, daisy-like flowers from late summer until the first frost. Standing up to three feet tall, it features a lush mantle of fine, needle-like, grey-green foliage that illuminates the plant's distinctive blossoms. The White Aster has a thrifty water consumption, favoring well-drained soil, and is content under the canopy of full sun or the softer light of partial shade. A true nod to biodiversity, it is a powerful magnet for pollinators like bees and butterflies, making this plant not just visually appealing, but eco-friendly too. The White Aster crafts an unforgettable landscape tableau with its late-season blooms and impressively dense growth. Unquestionably, a vibrant addition to borders, rock gardens or any space seeking a touch of nature's wonder.

  • Size: Up to 3 feet tall
  • Flowers: Small, white, daisy-like flowers
  • Foliage: Fine, needle-like, gray-green leaves
  • Water usage: Low to moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Attracts bees and butterflies
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