Aster divaricatus, commonly known as White Wood Aster and botanically classified as Eurybia divaricata, is a native woodland perennial found throughout eastern North America. This airy, clump-forming plant typically grows 2 to 3 feet tall and is valued for its dark stems, heart-shaped foliage, and clouds of small white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Blooming from late summer into fall, White Wood Aster brings light texture and brightness to shaded and partially shaded gardens when many plants are fading. It thrives in part shade to full shade and adapts well to dry to moderately moist, well-drained woodland soils.

Why choose White Wood Aster

• Native woodland perennial: Naturally occurs across eastern North America

• Late-season blooms: Flowers from late summer through fall

• Shade tolerant: Performs well in dry shade and woodland settings

Cultivating tips

• Sun exposure: Part shade to full shade

• Soil needs: Prefers well-drained soils; tolerant of dry woodland conditions

• Maintenance: Low—cut back in late fall or early spring to manage size

Designs for your garden

• Woodland gardens: Ideal beneath trees and along forest edges

• Native plantings: Blends naturally with ferns, sedges, and shade-loving natives

• Pollinator gardens: Provides late-season nectar in shaded areas

Ecological benefits

• Pollinator-friendly: Important late-season nectar source for bees and butterflies

• Native value: Supports woodland ecosystems and native insects

• Wildlife support: Contributes pollen and habitat in forested landscapes